Ram Charan’s highly anticipated sports drama Peddi has finally arrived in theatres, generating huge excitement among moviegoers across India and overseas. Directed by Buchi Babu Sana, the film opened to strong occupancy rates, enthusiastic fan celebrations, and largely positive reviews on its first day.
The film marks one of the biggest Telugu releases of 2026 and is already being projected as a major box office contender. Trade analysts estimate that Peddi could register a worldwide opening of around ₹100 crore, putting it among the strongest starts of the year.
Strong Opening at the Box Office
According to early trade estimates, Peddi collected nearly ₹11 crore net in India by late morning on its opening day. The Telugu version contributed the majority of earnings, reflecting the film’s strong appeal among its core audience.
Advance bookings were equally impressive. The film reportedly generated around ₹20 crore gross in India before release, while global pre-sales approached ₹35 crore.
Industry trackers believe the film could comfortably cross ₹100 crore worldwide on Day 1 if the momentum continues through evening and night shows.
Positive Reviews for Ram Charan
Ram Charan’s performance has emerged as one of the biggest highlights of the film. Fans and critics alike have praised his portrayal of Peddi, describing it as one of his most committed performances.
Several social media users called the film a “complete package” that balances commercial entertainment with emotional storytelling. Many viewers also appreciated the film’s unconventional climax and sports-driven narrative.
Director Sandeep Reddy Vanga, after watching the film, offered a brief but positive verdict, calling it “good.”
AR Rahman’s Music Adds Impact
Academy Award-winning composer AR Rahman’s soundtrack has received widespread appreciation. Rahman himself revealed that he was initially curious about how Ram Charan would handle some emotionally demanding scenes but later praised the actor for delivering them naturally and convincingly.
The background score and songs have been cited as major strengths that elevate the emotional depth of the film.
Fan Celebrations Across Theatres
Fans celebrated the release of Peddi with special screenings, houseful shows, and festivities across several cities. Videos shared online showed enthusiastic audiences cheering during key scenes.
Ram Charan’s wife, Upasana Konidela, also attended a screening and praised the film, calling it an amazing cinematic experience.
Meanwhile, Janhvi Kapoor marked the release by visiting the Tirupati temple, where she reportedly climbed over 3,500 steps before offering prayers.
Can Peddi Reach ₹500 Crore?
With a reported budget exceeding ₹300 crore, trade experts estimate that Peddi will need to cross ₹500 crore globally to emerge as a major commercial success.
Given the strong opening, positive audience response, and Ram Charan’s star power, industry observers believe the film has a realistic chance of achieving that milestone if word-of-mouth remains strong in the coming weeks.
As the first-day collections continue to grow, all eyes are now on whether Peddi can maintain its momentum and become one of the biggest Telugu blockbusters of 2026.
