Box Office Update: Ram Charan's 'Peddi' Sees Decline in Second Week Earnings
Overview of 'Peddi' Release
'Peddi', directed by Buchi Babu Sana and featuring Ram Charan in the lead role alongside Janhvi Kapoor, premiered in theaters on June 4, with paid previews starting on June 3. The film, a sports action drama, debuted with high expectations and had a robust opening weekend at the box office. Despite receiving mixed reviews from critics, it managed to attract a significant audience. However, as the film entered its second week, its box office collections began to decline gradually. The producers recently announced that 'Peddi' has achieved the status of the highest-grossing South Indian film of 2026.
Box Office Performance on Day 13
Peddi Day 13 Box Office: Ram Charan Film Slows in Second Week, Collects Rs 317 Crore
As per data from trade tracking sources, 'Peddi' garnered an estimated Rs 3.45 crore net in India on its 13th day, a decrease from the Rs 4.10 crore net collected on Day 12. The film was showcased in 3,898 shows across the country on Tuesday. Its total net collection in India has now reached Rs 223.55 crore, while the gross collection stands at Rs 264.92 crore. The film had an impressive first week, finishing with a net of Rs 193.55 crore, but the second week has seen a natural slowdown in earnings.
On its 13th day, the film also added around Rs 35 lakh gross from international markets, bringing its overseas total to Rs 52.20 crore. This elevates the worldwide gross collection to Rs 317.12 crore. The film experienced moderate audience turnout on Day 13, with the Telugu version achieving an overall occupancy of 22.19 percent, while the Hindi version recorded an occupancy of 18.39 percent, with night shows performing particularly well at 28.67 percent.
On Day 13, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana emerged as the strongest markets, contributing Rs 2.80 crore gross. Karnataka added Rs 35 lakh, Tamil Nadu contributed Rs 10 lakh, while the remaining regions of India accounted for Rs 71 lakh gross.
Controversy Surrounding 'Peddi'
Peddi Lyricist Backs Objectification Scenes
In addition to its box office performance, 'Peddi' has sparked discussions regarding the portrayal of its female lead, Janhvi Kapoor. Many viewers expressed concerns about the character being objectified and lacking depth, prompting the filmmaker to issue an apology and announce potential changes. Recently, lyricist Anantha Sriram defended the creative choices made in the film, stating at a success event that he feels uneasy about the notion that artists should alter their work based on public sentiment.