- The film hit the screens today, June 4, with the first paid previews opening on the evening of June 3
- Peddi is produced by Venkata Satish Kilaru under Vriddhi Cinemas and co-produced by Ishan Saksena under IVY Entertainment and presented by Mythri Movie Makers and Sukumar Writings
- Apart from Ram Charan, the film also stars Shiva Rajkumar, Janhvi Kapoor, Jagapathi Babu, Divyenndu, and Boman Irani.
- Originally announced under the working title of RC16 (on account of being Ram’s 16th film as lead actor), the film has generated significant buzz in pre-release
- The film is expected to take a massive opening at the box office, maybe even setting an all-time record for a Ram Charan solo release. Some pundits are betting on a ₹100+ crore global start
- The advance bookings for the film opened this week, while the pre-sale for paid previews began a few days prior to that
- The first reactions to the film are largely positive with early reviews also praising its scale and intent, with some criticism for the handling of the support cast
- The film hit the screens today, June 4, with the first paid previews opening on the evening of June 3
- Peddi is produced by Venkata Satish Kilaru under Vriddhi Cinemas and co-produced by Ishan Saksena under IVY Entertainment and presented by Mythri Movie Makers and Sukumar Writings
- Apart from Ram Charan, the film also stars Shiva Rajkumar, Janhvi Kapoor, Jagapathi Babu, Divyenndu, and Boman Irani.
- Originally announced under the working title of RC16 (on account of being Ram’s 16th film as lead actor), the film has generated significant buzz in pre-release
- The film is expected to take a massive opening at the box office, maybe even setting an all-time record for a Ram Charan solo release. Some pundits are betting on a ₹100+ crore global start
- The advance bookings for the film opened this week, while the pre-sale for paid previews began a few days prior to that
- The first reactions to the film are largely positive with early reviews also praising its scale and intent, with some criticism for the handling of the support cast
After watching the film in the theatre with fans, Ram Charan’s wife also met fans in the evening to cut the cake and burst crackers with them.
Cinematographer Abineswaran, who worked on the film, wrote on Instagram: “From the first day of shoot in November 2024 to the final wrap in May 2026, this 190-day journey has been nothing short of extraordinary. I am proud and grateful to have been a part of this incredible film and to contribute to its journey behind the camera.”
Allu Sneha Reddy was spotted heading to a Peddi screening with her children, Allu Ayaan and Allu Arha.
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“If I had not known the spoilers from here , inka nachedi emo (I would’ve liked it better),” wrote one fan on X, while another posted, “Leaks are killing cinema man.”
Watching Peddi with fans in theatre during its premiere show, actor Varun Tej was seen whistling and cheering as his cousin delivered a dialogue on screen.
Sharing his review of the film, director Sailesh Kolanu wrote: “Just completed watching #peddi
It was an absolute emotional ride. @AlwaysRamCharan anna is at his best. When someone like Charan anna agrees to do a subject like this, it becomes a huge encouragement for film makers to push boundaries with their stories.
@BuchiBabuSana nailed it telling the story of an athlete finding his purpose. Buchi’s hard work is visible in each and every frame of Peddi.
@arrahman sir does his magic so effectively and he never overtakes the emotional narrative that is unfolding and beautifully complements it adding to the experience. What stood out technically for me was
@RathnaveluDop sir’s cinematography. Visual story telling at its best. I am a huge fan of analogue photography and it was a treat to watch a key sequence in a star studded movie being shot on film. I am secretly praying the industry shifts back to film thus bringing back the discipline and the actual fun of making movies 🙂 Congratulations to team Peddi for making a really good movie. Peddi is a sure shot theatrical watch. Go have fun this weekend.”
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“Dear Ram Charan garu, you have made all of us proud with your outstanding performance. Your transformation, both physically and mentally, are applause worthy. Your energy is unmatchable. ‘Meeru nijamganey poradaru … ‘ (you have truly fought),” he wrote while praising his nephew, adding, “Buchhibabu Sana garu, kudos for carrying a strong emotion throughout the film. You have delivered a much-needed message that needs to reach every corner of the country. Appreciate you and your team for finesse writing.”
Follow Ram Charan and Janhvi Kapoor film’s box office updates here.
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“Over the past two years, I have closely witnessed the hard work, dedication, and effort Charan has put into this film.
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Seeing the love and praise from the audience today makes me immensely proud—not just as a father, but also as a fellow actor,” Chiranjeevi wrote.
HT writer Neeshita Nyayapati has written about how the heroine’s mistreatment is still called romance in the movie. “I watched Buchi Babu Sana’s Ram Charan and Janhvi Kapoor-starrer Peddi’s premiere show and walked out feeling like I had watched two different films. One film understood dignity, questioned the loss of identity, and depicted the struggle of a man who wanted to be viewed simply as a human being. But all that applied only to its male lead.”Read the full piece here.
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“Ram charan acting into vain, because if families are feeling uncomfortable watching a “family entertainer” in theatres… what’s even the point,” wrote a fan.
#Peddi : A Powerful Sporting Saga with Heart & Soul – ⭐⭐⭐⭐
#RamCharan is simply phenomenal. His dedication, transformation, and emotionally charged performance drive the film from start to finish and is the HEART OF THE FILM. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
He undoubtedly deserves a rewarding appreciation 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
The sports blocks are brilliantly executed, especially the cricket sequences, kushti competitions, and the breathtaking race episode towards the end. Director #BuchiBabuSana delivers a film that is both emotionally engaging and commercially satisfying.👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
#ARRahman’s score uplifts every major moment and pour’s soul into the film, and #RRathnavelu paints the film on a grand canvas with stunning visuals. 💥💥💥
An inspiring underdog story filled with strong emotions, memorable highs, and crowd-pleasing moments.
Production Values are astonishing marking a stellar debut for
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“Lots of crowds in every theatre today. Heart is happy ♥️ Wishing the whole team of #Peddi blockbuster luck! Can’t wait to watch it,” he wrote on Twitter.
The media caught up with Sandeep Reddy Vanga, after he caught a show of Peddi. He said, “baundi” (it’s good).
Trade portals have reported that due to its budget, Peddi would have to gross ₹500 crore at the global box office to become profitable. Sacnilk reported that the film’s budget is in excess of ₹300 crore.
Janhvi Kapoor marked Peddi release with a visit to the Tirupati temple. The actor climbed 3550 steps to pay obescience as her film released worldwide.
Ram Charan’s fans put up an idol of him at Arjun Theatre, Kukatpally, only for the internet to point out that it looks nothing like him. A team member defended it even as the fans issued a public apology.
A review of the film on X read, “Actor Charan excels in every frame. He truly lived as #Peddi…what a performance… As a fan ga very proud @AlwaysRamCharan. Take a bow for accepting that climax. Over to audience how well they will accept this unconventional climax.”
By 11 AM on day 1, Peddi had earned ₹10.97 crore net in India. Over 95% of this haul ( ₹10.63 crore) came from the original Telugu version
The original Telugu version of Peddi has started well at the box office, registering over 60% occupancy in morning shows. But the dubbed versions are seeing empty theatres. The occupancy in the Hindi version is less than 10%, according to Sacnilk.
Track Tollywood reported: “After a huge premieres, #Peddi has registered strong occupancies and houseful shows for the early morning screenings today as well, which is a very positive sign for the film.”
Sharing their review of the film, an X user wrote, “#Peddi is the rare complete package film came after so long from Telugu cinema. 🔥🫡 Commercially a good entertainer as well as content wise too strong. One of the best movie of @AlwaysRamCharan.”
According to trade insiders, Peddi may collect in excess of ₹60 crore net in India and over $3 million overseas on day 1. This takes its estimated opening day global haul to around ₹100 crore.
Fans celebrated inside theatres screening Peddi nationwide, with several videos doing the rounds. One even shows Ram’s wife Upasana joining them
In a promotional video, composer AR Rahman admitted he was initially sceptical of Ram Charan playing the titular role in the film. “Some of the scenes were like, how’s he gonna do it. How’s he gonna feel it? But he did it very naturally. Even that whole kissing scene. I felt like he really lived it, in every frame you see he worked so much,” said Rahman.
Peddi collected ₹20 crore gross in advance bookings for its opening day ahead of release. Globally the figure was close to ₹35 crore. This is, however, not a record for Ram Charan as Game Changer had collected more in pre-sales.
On Wednesday evening, Ram Charan’s wife, Upasana Konidela watched the film at a screening in Hyderabad along with many fans. She was clicked cheering for her husband and termed the film ‘amazing’
The Hindustan Times review of Peddi reads: “It works well as a sports film because the portions involving cricket, kushti and sprinting have a bigger stake than just winning a game. All this while AR Rahman’s stellar music plays in the background. Where the film falters is when it relies on scenes that add nothing to the story beyond the same old masala. Nonetheless, the film is a win for both Buchi and Ram.”
Peddi released in theatres on June 4 after paid previews in select cinemas on June 3 evening.