Peddi dominated the weekend with ₹87.65Cr 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 ₹0.10Cr to cross ₹1,149Cr lifetime India net.
One film is still writing history, another is writing its opening chapter — and both are proving the market has room for scale and consistency.
Top Performers This Weekend
Dhurandhar: The Revenge (D80) added ₹0.10Cr over the weekend, taking its lifetime India net to ₹1,149.07Cr. 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 ₹87.65Cr over its first three days (₹51Cr + ₹26.90Cr + ₹9.75Cr approx). Ram Charan and Buchi Babu Sana have delivered one of the biggest solo openings in recent Telugu cinema history. At ₹350Cr budget, the film is still in early recovery mode but has shown exceptional Saturday-Sunday growth.
Karuppu (D23) collected ₹3.88Cr over the weekend, pushing its lifetime to ₹191.53Cr. Suriya’s fantasy actioner continues to prove its legs in Week 4.
Bhooth Bangla (D52) added ₹0.37Cr over three days. The Akshay Kumar-Priyadarshan horror-comedy is now a confirmed long-runner at ₹181.67Cr lifetime.
Deool Band 2 (D18) delivered ₹7.15Cr over the weekend, taking its lifetime to ₹59.75Cr. The Marathi devotional drama is a clear blockbuster at 5.97x budget ratio.
Drishyam 3 (D18) added ₹3.80Cr over the weekend. Mohanlal’s thriller crossed ₹106Cr lifetime but remains in below-average territory at 1.06x.
Blast (D11) added ₹9.49Cr over the weekend, reaching ₹35.27Cr lifetime — a solid HIT at 2.35x for a ₹15Cr budget film.
Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai (D3) collected ₹23.75Cr over its first three days. The David Dhawan-Varun Dhawan comedy opened modestly but showed positive Sunday growth.
Lower openers like Bandar (₹2.45Cr in three days), Krishnavataram Part 1, Chand Mera Dil, and the rest of the pack remained in the sub-₹1Cr daily range.
Weekend Comparison Table (Last 3 Days – India Net)
| Rank | Film | Weekend (₹Cr) | Lifetime (₹Cr) | Budget (₹Cr) | 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 Charan’s 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 — 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
Peddi’s 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)