New Delhi, June 15, 2026 — The box office power of Global Star Ram Charan is on full display as his latest release, Peddi, continues its historic run in theatres. Directed by Buchi Babu Sana, the high-octane sports drama has successfully completed its first 10 days, crushing records along the way. Despite hitting a weekday slowdown and facing intense social media scrutiny regarding its screenplay, the film witnessed a massive 57.3% growth over its second weekend.
By the end of Day 10, Peddi officially crossed the ₹378 crore mark worldwide, cementing its position as South India’s biggest box office performer of 2026. This cinematic triumph provides a massive sigh of relief for Ram Charan following the underwhelming response to his previous outing, Game Changer.
The Day 10 Numbers: A Spectacular Weekend Surge
After a standard second-week drop during the weekdays—where daily net collections hovered around the ₹5 crore mark—Peddi rebounded aggressively on its second Saturday (Day 10). The film drew massive crowds back to the theaters, registering a phenomenal spike in ticket sales.
According to premium industry tracker Sacnilk, Peddi collected ₹8.10 crore net in India on Day 10 alone across nearly 4,000 shows. This weekend push propelled its domestic cumulative net collection past the elite ₹206.80 crore mark, translating into a massive ₹245.53 crore domestic gross.
Internationally, the film continues to find solid footing. On Day 10, it brought in an additional ₹1 crore from overseas markets, taking its total international gross to ₹51 crore. When you combine the massive domestic gross with its overseas earnings, the film is comfortably sprinting toward the ₹400 crore club globally.
Breakdown of Regional Performance
The real backbone of Peddi’s historic run remains its home territory. The Telugu states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana have done the heavy lifting, showcasing an unshakeable craze for the “Mega Power Star.”
On Day 10, the AP-Telangana region contributed a staggering ₹7 crore gross to the daily total. The film recorded an exceptional overall occupancy of 40.33% in Telugu theaters on Saturday, with late-evening and night shows seeing the biggest turnouts at over 44%.
While the South Indian markets—particularly Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and Karnataka—are firing on all cylinders, the film has seen a relatively muted response in the Hindi belt. On Day 10, the Hindi version brought in a modest ₹90 lakh net. Trade analysts attribute this to the core rural-sports theme of the film, which has resonated deeply with regional audiences but struggled to capture the broader North Indian multiplex crowd. However, the sheer volume of collections from the Telugu market has more than compensated for the slower Hindi run.
Breaking Personal and Industry Records
For Ram Charan, Peddi is an extraordinary milestone. It is only the second film in his entire career to breach the ₹200 crore domestic net milestone, trailing only behind SS Rajamouli’s global phenomenon RRR. More importantly, Peddi marks his first-ever solo-led film to cross the double-century mark domestically, proving his solo box office draw beyond any doubt.
The movie has also broken records internationally. In North America, Peddi touched the coveted $3 million mark within just six days of its release. This makes it Ram Charan’s third movie to join the $3 million club in that territory, standing alongside RRR and Rangasthalam.
The success of the film has also brought tremendous joy to his family. Megastar Chiranjeevi recently watched the film after returning to Hyderabad from a busy shooting schedule and shared his immense pride.
Contradicting the Controversy: The Director’s Apology
What makes Peddi’s box office run even more fascinating is that it has achieved these staggering numbers in the face of significant controversy. Immediately following its release, a section of the audience and film critics heavily criticized the treatment of Janhvi Kapoor’s character, Achiyyamma. Many fans alleged that specific camera angles and romantic sequences hypersexualized and objectified her character unnecessarily.
Recognizing the growing backlash, director Buchi Babu Sana took a rare and mature step by issuing a public apology on X (formerly Twitter) and implementing immediate cuts to the movie running in theaters.
The director confirmed that the misleading shots from Janhvi’s track were promptly edited out. This swift damage control saved the film’s second-week momentum, allowing families and wider audiences to return to theaters comfortably over the weekend.
The Plot That Revived the Sports Genre
Set against a beautifully constructed, rustic 1980s backdrop of rural Andhra Pradesh (painstakingly recreated via massive sets mimicking Vizianagaram), Peddi is an emotional, multi-sport action drama.
The narrative follows the titular character, Peddi (played by Ram Charan), a spirited villager who discovers his self-worth and identity through athletics. He trains across multiple demanding sports disciplines—ranging from cricket to traditional kushti (wrestling) and marathon sprinting—eventually catching the attention of the Indian government. Far from being a standard sports film, it weaves deep themes of community pride, emotional stakes, and a battle against a ruthless rival (played by Jagapathi Babu).
Ram Charan’s physical transformation and raw emotional intensity have been universally hailed as the anchor of the film. Alongside him, Kannada superstar Shiva Rajkumar and Bollywood actors Divyendu and Boman Irani deliver solid performances that add pan-Indian weight to the narrative.
Future Outlook: Zero Competition Ahead
With a massive production budget of approximately ₹350 crore, Peddi entered theaters with immense financial pressure. However, having crossed the ₹378 crore mark worldwide by Day 10, the film has successfully achieved break-even status in the Telugu states and is officially operating in the profit zone domestically.
The road ahead looks incredibly clear for the sports drama. With no major Indian releases scheduled for the upcoming week, Peddi enjoys a completely open, uninterrupted window to maximize its theatrical run. Trade pundits predict that if the film maintains even half of its current weekday hold, it is on track to cross the ₹450 crore lifetime worldwide mark, ensuring its status as a certified blockbuster of 2026.