Peddi dominated the weekend with βΉ87.65Cr over three days, the strongest opening weekend of 2026 so far for any non-Dhurandhar release, while Dhurandhar: The Revenge continued its historic run, adding another βΉ0.10Cr to cross βΉ1,149Cr lifetime India net.
One film is still writing history, another is writing its opening chapter β and both are proving the market has room for scale and consistency.
Top Performers This Weekend
Dhurandhar: The Revenge (D80) added βΉ0.10Cr over the weekend, taking its lifetime India net to βΉ1,149.07Cr. Even in deep tail, the Ranveer Singh starrer remains the undisputed champion of 2026, with a staggering 3.83x budget ratio.
Peddi (D4) stormed in with βΉ87.65Cr over its first three days (βΉ51Cr + βΉ26.90Cr + βΉ9.75Cr approx). Ram Charan and Buchi Babu Sana have delivered one of the biggest solo openings in recent Telugu cinema history. At βΉ350Cr budget, the film is still in early recovery mode but has shown exceptional Saturday-Sunday growth.
Karuppu (D23) collected βΉ3.88Cr over the weekend, pushing its lifetime to βΉ191.53Cr. Suriyaβs fantasy actioner continues to prove its legs in Week 4.
Bhooth Bangla (D52) added βΉ0.37Cr over three days. The Akshay Kumar-Priyadarshan horror-comedy is now a confirmed long-runner at βΉ181.67Cr lifetime.
Deool Band 2 (D18) delivered βΉ7.15Cr over the weekend, taking its lifetime to βΉ59.75Cr. The Marathi devotional drama is a clear blockbuster at 5.97x budget ratio.
Drishyam 3 (D18) added βΉ3.80Cr over the weekend. Mohanlalβs thriller crossed βΉ106Cr lifetime but remains in below-average territory at 1.06x.
Blast (D11) added βΉ9.49Cr over the weekend, reaching βΉ35.27Cr lifetime β a solid HIT at 2.35x for a βΉ15Cr budget film.
Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai (D3) collected βΉ23.75Cr over its first three days. The David Dhawan-Varun Dhawan comedy opened modestly but showed positive Sunday growth.
Lower openers like Bandar (βΉ2.45Cr in three days), Krishnavataram Part 1, Chand Mera Dil, and the rest of the pack remained in the sub-βΉ1Cr daily range.
Weekend Comparison Table (Last 3 Days β India Net)
| Rank | Film | Weekend (βΉCr) | Lifetime (βΉCr) | Budget (βΉCr) | Ratio | Status | |------|-------------------------------|---------------|----------------|--------------|-----------|-------------------------| | 1 | Peddi | 87.65 | 157.15 | 350 | 0.45x | Early recovery phase | | 2 | Dhurandhar: The Revenge | 0.10 | 1,149.07 | 300 | 3.83x | SUPERHIT (legacy) | | 3 | Karuppu | 3.88 | 191.53 | 130 | 1.47x | Average | | 4 | Deool Band 2 | 7.15 | 59.75 | 10 | 5.97x | BLOCKBUSTER | | 5 | Blast | 9.49 | 35.27 | 15 | 2.35x | HIT | | 6 | Drishyam 3 | 3.80 | 106.43 | 100 | 1.06x | Below Average | | 7 | Bhooth Bangla | 0.37 | 181.67 | 120 | 1.51x | Average | | 8 | Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai | 23.75 | 24.00 | 55 | 0.44x | Early recovery phase |
Key Insights
- Peddi has given the biggest non-franchise opening weekend of the year so far, proving Ram Charanβs solo pull remains unmatched in Telugu cinema.
- Deool Band 2 and Blast continue to show how efficient mid-budget films can outperform several big-budget releases when content connects.
- Dhurandhar: The Revenge has now entered pure legacy mode β its daily numbers are symbolic, not impactful.
- Most new releases this weekend (Bandar, Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai) are struggling to find mass traction, highlighting the growing gap between star-driven event films and regular releases.
What to Watch Next Week
Peddiβs first week hold will be the biggest story. If it sustains even 40-50% drops, it will move into safer commercial territory. Karuppu and Deool Band 2 will also be watched closely for their ability to hold in Week 4. New releases next week will have to fight for screen space against these strong holdovers.
Full day-wise data for all films: [sacnic.com](https://sacnic.com)