Ram Charan and Buchi Babu Sana’s rural sports drama Peddi has recorded a remarkable opening at the box office, crossing the ₹100 Cr gross mark on its first day. The film’s strong performance has been aided by positive reviews and solid audience response across all territories.
Historic Milestone for Ram Charan
The Peddi opening marks a significant achievement, as it becomes the 11th Tollywood star film to surpass ₹100 Cr gross on day 1. More notably, this is Ram Charan’s second film to achieve this feat after RRR (2022), and his first to do so as a solo lead—cementing his position as one of Telugu cinema’s biggest box office draws.
Elite Club of ₹100 Cr Day 1 Openers
Only a select group of Telugu films have managed to cross the ₹100 Cr gross mark on their opening day. Here’s the complete list:
| Film | Year |
|---|---|
| Baahubali 2 | 2017 |
| Saaho | 2019 |
| RRR | 2022 |
| Adipur | 2023 |
| Salaar | 2023 |
| Kalki 2898 AD | 2024 |
| Devara | 2024 |
| Pushpa 2 | 2024 |
| They Call Him OG | 2025 |
| The Raja Saab | 2026 |
| Peddi | 2026 |
The rural sports drama’s entry into this elite club underscores the strong anticipation surrounding Ram Charan’s collaboration with director Buchi Babu Sana, known for delivering authentic storytelling.
Weekend Watch
With a solid opening in place, the trade is now keenly observing how Peddi performs on its second day and through the opening weekend at the box office. The film’s ability to sustain momentum over the next few days will be crucial in determining its long-term theatrical run and final collections.
