Ram Charan‘s highly anticipated Peddi, directed by Buchi Babu Sana, is currently witnessing a decent but not extraordinary trend in North America premiere bookings. While the advance sales are steady, the film is yet to show the explosive growth many trade analysts and fans were expecting.
Current Booking Status
With 12 days still left for release, Peddi has already crossed the $450K mark in North America premiere pre-sales. Trade circles believe the momentum is expected to improve in the coming days as promotions intensify and release day gets closer.
However, based on the current pace, entering the Top 5 biggest Telugu premiere grossers in North America looks difficult for Peddi at the moment. The film is presently projected to finish somewhere around the 8th position with premieres likely ending in the $2 million range.
Top 10 Telugu Premiere Grossers in North America
The North American market has become a crucial revenue stream for big-budget Telugu films, with premiere collections often serving as an early indicator of a film’s overall box office potential. Here’s how the current top performers stack up:
| Rank | Film | Premiere Collection |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kalki 2898 AD | $3.9M |
| 2 | RRR | $3.5M |
| 3 | Pushpa 2: The Rule | $3.34M |
| 4 | OG | $3.13M |
| 5 | Devara | $2.85M |
| 6 | Salaar | $2.6M |
| 7 | Baahubali 2: The Conclusion | $2.45M |
| 8 | Agnyaathavaasi | $1.52M |
| 9 | Guntur Kaaram | $1.42M |
| 10 | The Raja Saab | $1.4M |
The gap is significant when compared to recent blockbusters. OG dominated with over $3M in premieres, while Peddi currently projects to finish near the $2M mark, closer to films like The Raja Saab at the lower end of the top 10.
Trade Expectations and Outlook
For a film carrying massive expectations and a reported breakeven target of nearly $7.5 million in North America, the current trend is being viewed as slightly underwhelming by trade observers. The $450K pre-sales figure with 12 days remaining suggests a cautious start, though late surges are not uncommon in the Telugu market.
Still, with strong buzz around the film and enough time left before release, the coming days will be crucial in deciding how big Peddi can ultimately go at the overseas box office. Promotional campaigns and word-of-mouth from early screenings could significantly impact the final premiere numbers.