What Makes Ram Charan's 'Peddi' a Box Office Sensation in 2026?

Ram Charan's latest film, 'Peddi', has taken the box office by storm, amassing ₹366 crore globally within just nine days of its release. Directed by Buchi Sana, this sports action drama showcases the journey of a lower-caste villager in 1980s Andhra Pradesh who turns to wrestling for dignity and recognition. With a star-studded cast including Shiva Rajkumar and Janhvi Kapoor, the film has quickly become South India's top grosser of 2026. Find out more about its impressive box office performance and the story behind this cinematic hit.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jun 13, 2026, 18:08 IST

Box Office Triumph of 'Peddi'

New Delhi: The film Peddi, featuring Ram Charan, has achieved remarkable success, grossing ₹366 crore globally.

Directed by Buchi Sana, this sports action drama hit theaters on June 4 and stars notable actors like Shiva Rajkumar and Janhvi Kapoor.

The production company Vriddhi Cinemas announced the impressive box office figures on their official X account on Tuesday. The film debuted with a staggering ₹135.36 crore and accumulated ₹236.7 crore over its opening weekend. The post proudly declared, “#Peddi is SOUTH INDIA’S NO.1 GROSSER OF 2026. Collects a gross of over 366 CRORES WORLDWIDE in 9 days.”

#Peddi is SOUTH INDIA’S NO.1 GROSSER OF 2026

Collects a gross of over 366 CRORES WORLDWIDE in 9 days ‍

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Set against the backdrop of rural Andhra Pradesh in the 1980s, Peddi narrates the story of a villager from a lower caste who embraces wrestling to gain respect and recognition for his community.

The film also features performances by Jagapathi Babu, Divyenndu, and Boman Irani in significant roles.

Produced by Venkata Satish Kilaru under Vriddhi Cinemas, with co-production by Ishan Saksena from IVY Entertainment, the film is presented by Mythri Movie Makers and Sukumar Writings.