Peddi box office Day 3: Ram Charan film nears Rs 250 crore globally amid backlash
Ram Charan's Peddi has crossed a major box-office milestone within just three days of release. Here's how much the film earned on Day 3 and what its latest numbers reveal.
Actor Ram Charan's Peddi continued its impressive box-office run over its opening weekend, with the makers announcing that the film has grossed Rs 236.7 crore worldwide in just three days. The latest milestone comes after the production house previously revealed that the sports drama had earned Rs 181.8 crore globally within its first two days in theatres.
The Buchi Babu Sana directorial has maintained momentum since its release, emerging as one of the biggest Telugu film openings of the year. While trade estimates suggest the film collected Rs 28.85 crore net in India on Day 3, the makers' latest worldwide figure indicates that Peddi continues to perform strongly across domestic and international markets.
The latest collections indicate that the film has continued to attract audiences across key markets, helping it cross the Rs 125 crore mark domestically within just three days of release.
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Has the controversy affected the film's performance?
The box-office update comes amid discussions surrounding the portrayal of Janhvi Kapoor's character, Achiyamma. While several viewers praised the film's themes and performances, criticism emerged online over what some described as the hypersexualisation of the character.
Responding to the feedback, director Buchi Babu Sana issued a statement on X on June 5, saying the concerns had been heard and that changes would be made to the film's theatrical version. He also apologised to viewers who felt uncomfortable with certain scenes.
What is Peddi about?
Set in rural Andhra Pradesh, Peddi follows the journey of its titular protagonist, played by Ram Charan, as he uses sport to carve out an identity for himself and his community. The film features cricket, kushti (wrestling) and sprinting as key elements of the narrative.
Directed by Buchi Babu Sana, the film is produced by Venkata Satish Kilaru under Vriddhi Cinemas and stars Janhvi Kapoor, Shiva Rajkumar and Jagapathi Babu in pivotal roles. Released across 3,000 screens, the film had recorded advance bookings worth Rs 20 crore on its opening day, setting the stage for a strong box-office run.
The film was released in theatres on June 4.