Ram Charan is one of those actors who has made a name for himself not only in the South Indian film industry but also across India. Over the years, the actor has delivered several hits, including RRR, Rangasthalam, and Magadheera. Now, Ram Charan is gearing up for his next release, Peddi. Ahead of the much-anticipated film, which also stars Janhvi Kapoor as the leading lady, let's take a look at some of his biggest hits and misses.
How did Ram Charan's last five films perform?
Game Changer
Released on January 10, 2025, Game Changer was directed by S. Shankar. The political drama featured Ram Charan in the lead role. The film carried high expectations, as audiences once again saw the actor portray a cop taking on corruption. Following the global success of RRR, the film generated immense buzz and was positioned as a pan-India blockbuster. Despite receiving mixed reviews, it went on to earn Rs 186.28 crore worldwide, including Rs 131.20 crore in India.
Acharya
Helmed by Koratala Siva, Acharya starred the father-son duo of Ram Charan and Chiranjeevi. The film was released just a month after RRR. While it enjoyed massive pre-release buzz, it failed to perform at the box office. The film recorded a worldwide collection of Rs 73.5 crore, making it a flop.
RRR
Widely regarded as one of India's biggest and most successful films, RRR was released in March 2022 and directed by S. S. Rajamouli. The film emerged as a mega-blockbuster and shattered numerous box office records. Ram Charan's portrayal of a freedom fighter won the hearts of audiences across the globe. The film grossed Rs 1,230 crore worldwide and earned Rs 782.2 crore in India.
Rangasthalam
In this Sukumar-directed period drama set in a village, Ram Charan portrayed Chitti Babu, a partially deaf man who navigates a corrupt power structure. The performance is widely considered one of the finest of his career. Made on a reported budget of Rs 60 crore, the film went on to earn Rs 216 crore at the box office.
Vinaya Vidheya Rama
Vinaya Vidheya Rama was directed by Boyapati Srinu and featured Ram Charan as a fiercely loyal brother seeking revenge against a crime lord. The film was released in January 2019 and turned out to be a major success. It collected Rs 97.9 crore worldwide and Rs 78.93 crore in India.