Peddi added ₹6.30Cr on Day 8, taking its lifetime India net to ₹193.55Cr and worldwide gross to ₹279.35Cr.
Ram Charan’s sports drama continues to hold strong in its second week.
| Day 5 | ₹12.05Cr |
|---|---|
| Day 6 | ₹9.65Cr |
| Day 7 | ₹7.55Cr |
| Day 8 | ₹6.30Cr |
The Buchi Babu Sana-directed film is showing expected early Week 2 moderation after a massive opening. The ₹6.30Cr figure reflects genuine audience interest in the emotional sports narrative and Ram Charan’s star power. Despite the massive ₹350Cr budget, the film has already recovered a significant portion of its cost in just eight days and is showing clear signs of sustained demand in both Telugu and dubbed circuits.
Ram Charan’s performance as the determined athlete has been the film’s biggest asset. His physical transformation and emotional depth have been widely praised. The supporting cast has also received strong notices for grounding the story in authentic emotion. Sana’s direction blends inspirational sports drama with realistic training sequences and family dynamics.
Market-wise, the hold is strongest in Telugu-speaking regions, particularly in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, where single-screen and mass audiences continue to turn up in strong numbers. Dubbed versions in Hindi and Tamil are also performing respectably in key urban centres. The film’s marketing campaign, built around high-concept action sequences and Ram Charan’s star power, has proven extremely effective.
Critics have been largely positive on the film’s ability to deliver a crowd-pleasing sports drama without falling into clichés. Review aggregates show solid scores among Telugu audiences, with many noting the film’s strong emotional core and impressive production values. Audience feedback on social platforms echoes this, with many users praising the film’s balance of inspiration and entertainment.
Looking ahead, the weekday trend over the next few days will be critical. A film of this budget needs to maintain a floor that allows it to push toward the ₹300Cr+ India net mark to be considered a commercial success. The current trajectory suggests Peddi is on pace to do exactly that.