Mega Power Star Ram Charan’s much-awaited sports drama Peddi has delivered a strong opening at the box office, registering one of the biggest opening days in Telugu cinema history.
The film has collected an impressive ₹71 crore share from its Telugu version on Day 1, securing the 8th spot among the highest opening-day shares for Telugu films. This remarkable achievement places Peddi alongside some of the biggest blockbusters ever produced in the industry.
Top 10 Telugu Opening Day Shares
| Rank | Film | Opening Day Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | RRR | ₹109 Cr |
| 2 | Pushpa 2 | ₹105 Cr |
| 3 | OG | ₹88 Cr |
| 4 | Devara | ₹87 Cr |
| 5 | Kalki 2898 AD | ₹78 Cr |
| 6 | Salaar | ₹76 Cr |
| 7 | Baahubali 2 | ₹76 Cr |
| 8 | Peddi | ₹71 Cr |
| 9 | The Raja Saab | ₹59 Cr |
| 10 | Guntur Kaaram | ₹53 Cr |
Peddi’s strong opening reflects the massive anticipation surrounding the collaboration between Ram Charan and director Buchi Babu Sana. The film’s impressive Day 1 performance is expected to continue throughout the first weekend, with trade analysts predicting solid hold across all territories.
Peddi Joins ₹100 Crore Opening Day Club
Peddi has also achieved another significant milestone by entering the elite club of Telugu star-led films that crossed ₹100 crore gross worldwide on their opening day across all languages. With a massive ₹115 crore worldwide opening gross, the film has firmly established itself among the biggest openers in Telugu cinema.
| Rank | Film | Opening Day Gross (Worldwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pushpa 2 | ₹280 Cr |
| 2 | RRR | ₹223 Cr |
| 3 | Baahubali 2 | ₹215 Cr |
| 4 | Kalki 2898 AD | ₹170 Cr |
| 5 | Salaar | ₹154 Cr |
| 6 | Devara | ₹151 Cr |
| 7 | OG | ₹142 Cr |
| 8 | Adipurush | ₹125 Cr |
| 9 | Saaho | ₹117 Cr |
| 10 | Peddi | ₹115 Cr |
| 11 | The Raja Saab | ₹103 Cr |
The film’s emotional storytelling, Ram Charan’s powerful performance, and A.R. Rahman’s music have received praise from audiences, helping it generate strong momentum right from Day 1. The coming weekend will be crucial in determining how far Peddi can go at the box office, but its opening day numbers have already cemented its place among the industry’s biggest releases.