Ram Charan’s latest pan-India sports drama, Peddi, continues its theatrical rampage on Day 2, maintaining impressive momentum despite facing mixed critical reception and new release competition. Directed by Buchi Babu Sana, the film has struck a chord primarily in its home market while showing signs of struggle in the Hindi belt.
Day 2 Box Office Estimates
According to early live estimates from multiple trade sources, Peddi has collected approximately ₹2.79 crore to ₹3.61 crore net in India on its second day . The film is currently running across 2,647 to 2,909 shows nationwide, with an overall occupancy of around 19.4% to 21.1% .
Breaking down the language-wise performance on Day 2:
Telugu: ₹3.41 crore (34% occupancy across 1,395 shows) – continues to be the primary driver
Hindi: ₹0.16 crore (8% occupancy across 1,271 shows) – remains subdued
Tamil & Kannada: Minor contributions of ₹0.03 crore and ₹0.01 crore respectively
Two-Day Cumulative Collections
With the Day 2 figures, Peddi’s total India net collection has reached approximately ₹72.29 crore to ₹73.11 crore, while the India gross collection stands at ₹85.79 crore to ₹86.75 crore . Worldwide, the film has already crossed the ₹135 crore gross mark within its first two days of release .
Record-Breaking Start
Peddi opened with paid previews on June 3, collecting a massive ₹18.50 crore net from just 847 shows at an extraordinary 72% occupancy . This premiere figure ranks as the third-highest in Indian cinema history, trailing only Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge (₹51.60 crore) and They Call Him OG (₹24.78 crore) .
Day 1 (official opening day) witnessed a phenomenal 175.7% jump over preview collections, earning ₹51 crore net from 12,412 shows with 45.5% occupancy . The Telugu version alone contributed ₹47.20 crore to the Day 1 total, recording exceptional occupancy peaking at 76.69% in night shows .
Market Breakdown and Reception
Andhra Pradesh and Telangana have emerged as the strongest markets, contributing approximately ₹39 crore net in the first two days . The Telugu states alone have collected ₹48 crore gross on Day 1 .
However, trade analysts note that the film’s lengthy 3-hour 9-minute runtime and a “wafer-thin plot” have drawn criticism . A leading distributor told Deccan Chronicle that while Ram Charan’s crowd-pulling prowess delivered sensational openings, director Buchi Babu “couldn’t live up to his promises,” with the sports drama struggling to justify its fictional narrative stretched across nearly 200 minutes .
Outlook for Weekend
With the release of Varun Dhawan’s Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai, Peddi’s Hindi version faces stiff competition and is expected to see a dip in collections . However, the Telugu heartland remains strong, and the weekend trajectory will determine whether the film can sustain beyond the initial star-driven rush. Given its record-setting start, Peddi is already a box office success, but its long-term legs depend on word-of-mouth in the coming days
