Hyderabad: The countdown has begun, and the numbers are already roaring. Ram Charan's much-anticipated pan-India film Peddi has opened its limited advance bookings with a bang, registering approximately ₹6 crore nationwide for the opening day alone.
With this impressive initial momentum, trade analysts are confidently predicting that the Indian box office is set to welcome another big opener in 2026, following the blockbuster successes of Dhurandhar: The Revenge and The Raja Saab.
Advance Booking Breakdown
The ₹6 crore opening day advance figure is particularly significant considering that only limited shows were initially made available for booking. As more screens and shows are added closer to the release date, the number is expected to climb substantially.
Key markets driving the advance bookings include:
Hyderabad & Nizam region – Leading the charge with massive block bookings
Bengaluru – Strong response from the Karnataka audience
Chennai – Encouraging advances for the Tamil version
Mumbai & Pune – Solid contributions from the Maharashtra circuit
Delhi-NCR – Growing momentum in the north
A Year of Blockbusters
Peddi now joins an elite list of 2026 releases that have set the box office on fire. Earlier this year:
Dhurandhar: The Revenge emerged as a historic blockbuster, rewriting box office records.
The Raja Saab, starring Prabhas, delivered a massive opening and sustained strong collections.
Now, with Ram Charan returning to the big screen after his RRR triumph and subsequent hits, Peddi is poised to continue this winning streak.
What's Driving the Hype?
Several factors have contributed to the phenomenal advance booking momentum:
Ram Charan's unstoppable stardom and massive fan following across India
Pan-India release strategy in Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam
Positive buzz from the recently released trailer and promotional content
Strong music that has already topped charts
Strategic pricing and aggressive marketing campaigns
Looking Ahead
With premiere shows just around the corner and advance bookings surging, Peddi is on track for a sensational opening day. Trade sources suggest that if the momentum holds, the film could challenge the opening day records set by Dhurandhar: The Revenge earlier this year.
As one trade analyst put it: "Ram Charan is back, and he means business. Peddi is not just a film; it's an event."
