Peddi box office collection day 3: Ram Charan’s latest release, Peddi, shows no signs of slowing down at the box office. The sports drama, directed by Buchi Babu Sana, hit theatres on June 4 and has been doing an impressive business in domestic and international markets.
How is Peddi performing at the box office?
According to trade tracking portal Sacnilk, the film had a strong start with paid preview collections of Rs 18.5 crore and then went on to record a massive opening day haul of Rs 51 crore. The film then raked in Rs 26 crore on Friday and Rs 28.85 crore net on Saturday, continuing its impressive run over the opening weekend. With this, the film’s three-day domestic net total stands at Rs 125.25 crore, and India’s gross collection has reached Rs 149.07 crore.
What is Peddi’s worldwide total?
Peddi’s worldwide collection is also remarkable. As per the latest reports, the film added around Rs 8 crore from international markets on day 3, taking its overseas gross total to Rs 42 crore. As a result, Peddi’s worldwide gross collection has now reached Rs 197.07 crore.
The way Peddi is faring at the box office, it will soon surpass the Rs 200 crore mark. It has already surpassed the lifetime haul of Ram Charan’s last release, Game Changer, which earned Rs 186 crore. The film has also crossed several recent Telugu hits like Mirai ( Rs 189 crore).
Given its impressive box office run and positive word of mouth, the film can cross Rs 250 crore by Sunday, soon to beat Prabhas’ The Raja Saab ( Rs 208 crore).
Why is Peddi facing criticism?
Peddi is also grabbing headlines for controversy around Janhvi Kapoor’s portrayal. Following the public scrutiny, director Buchi Babu Sana apologised and promised to make changes to the offending scenes.
“As a filmmaker, I believe cinema should entertain, inspire, and connect with audiences. It should never make anyone feel uncomfortable or disrespected. We have heard the feedback regarding certain scenes in Peddi and have taken it seriously. I have always had immense respect for women, both on and off screen, and it was never our intention to objectify or disrespect any female character. If any part of the film has been perceived that way, we respect those sentiments, understand the concerns being raised, and sincerely apologise,” Sana said.
He further added, “After reviewing the feedback, we have decided to make changes to the concerned portions. Cinema grows through its connection with audiences, and as storytellers, we have a responsibility to be mindful of evolving perspectives and sensitivities.”
Apart from Charan and Kapoor, the film features Divyendu, Shiva Rajkumar, Jagapathi Babu, and Boman Irani in key roles.
