Ram Charan and Buchi Babu’s rural sports drama Peddi opened to disappointing numbers in North America, collecting just $1.56 million in premiere shows. The film secured the 8th position in the all-time Top 10 Telugu premieres list, falling well short of fan expectations.
North America Top 10 Telugu Premieres
| Rank | Film | Premiere Collection |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kalki 2898 AD | $3.9M |
| 2 | RRR | $3.5M |
| 3 | Pushpa 2 | $3.34M |
| 4 | OG | $3.13M |
| 5 | Devara | $2.85M |
| 6 | Salaar | $2.6M |
| 7 | Baahubali 2 | $2.45M |
| 8 | Peddi | $1.56M |
| 9 | Agnyathavaasi | $1.52M |
| 10 | Guntur Kaaram | $1.42M |
Below Expectations
The $1.56 million collection is particularly underwhelming in this context. Peddi barely edged past Agnyathavaasi, a film that released eight years ago, which highlights how disappointing the box office performance has been in North America.
Fans had expected Ram Charan’s film to cross the premiere numbers of Devara ($2.85M) or Salaar ($2.6M), but it fell significantly short. The lackluster pre-sales and weak premiere turnout indicate low initial buzz for the rural sports drama in the North American market.
Weekend Outlook
The upcoming weekend will be crucial for Peddi’s North America box office run. While premiere numbers often set the tone, strong word-of-mouth could help the film recover ground. The rural sports drama will need to show significant growth to salvage its overseas performance.
