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Ram Charan's much-awaited Telugu film Peddi has registered a blockbuster opening at the global box office, grossing approximately Rs 108.75 crore worldwide on its first day. The film collected around Rs 81.75 crore in India and another Rs 27 crore from overseas markets, making it the ninth-highest opening day grosser in Telugu cinema history.
Peddi Crosses Rs 100 Crore Worldwide on Day 1
Ram Charan-starrer Peddi has made a strong impact at the global box office, collecting an estimated Rs 108.75 crore gross worldwide on its opening day.
According to early trade estimates, the film earned approximately Rs 81.75 crore from the Indian market and around Rs 27 crore from overseas territories. With these numbers, Peddi has secured a place among the biggest opening-day performers in the history of Telugu cinema.
The opening also marks Ram Charan's second film to cross the Rs 100 crore worldwide opening-day milestone and his first as a solo lead actor.
Strong India Performance Drives Opening
The majority of Peddi's first-day earnings came from India, where the film generated approximately Rs 81.75 crore gross.
The strong domestic response reflects Ram Charan's star power and the anticipation surrounding the film's release. The opening day figures place the movie among the elite league of Telugu blockbusters that have crossed the coveted Rs 100 crore mark globally on day one.
Overseas Collections Reach Nearly Rs 27 Crore
Internationally, Peddi collected approximately USD 2.80–2.85 million (around Rs 27 crore), including premiere shows held on Wednesday.
The United States emerged as the biggest overseas market for the film.
Overseas Market Breakdown
| Territory | Collection |
|---|---|
| United States | USD 1.77 million |
| United Kingdom | USD 325K |
| Middle East | USD 250K |
| Oceania | USD 150K |
| Other Territories | Remaining collections |
Out of the United States total, nearly USD 1.45 million came from preview screenings alone.
While the premiere numbers were considered solid, trade analysts noted that the regular Thursday business could have been stronger. The film's performance over the weekend will now be closely watched.
Peddi Becomes Ninth Biggest Telugu Opener Ever
With a worldwide gross of approximately Rs 108.75 crore, Peddi has entered the list of the Top 10 biggest opening days in Telugu cinema.
Top 10 Worldwide Opening Days in Telugu Cinema
| Rank | Film | Year | Worldwide Gross |
| 1 | Pushpa: The Rule | 2024 | Rs 256.50 crore |
| 2 | Baahubali 2: The Conclusion | 2017 | Rs 199.25 crore |
| 3 | RRR | 2022 | Rs 190.00 crore |
| 4 | Kalki 2898 AD | 2024 | Rs 161.00 crore |
| 5 | Salaar | 2023 | Rs 143.25 crore |
| 6 | Devara | 2024 | Rs 131.25 crore |
| 7 | They Call Him OG | 2025 | Rs 129.25 crore |
| 8 | Saaho | 2019 | Rs 116.00 crore |
| 9 | Peddi | 2026 | Rs 108.75 crore |
| 10 | Adipurush | 2023 | Rs 104.50 crore |
Notably, all films in the top ten list have now crossed the Rs 100 crore worldwide mark on their opening day.
Rs 100 Crore Opening Now the Benchmark for Telugu Biggies
Trade experts believe that crossing Rs 100 crore globally on the first day has become the new benchmark for major Telugu releases.
Unlike Bollywood, where a Rs 100 crore opening remains a rare achievement, several Telugu blockbusters have already surpassed that mark comfortably. As a result, the conversation has shifted from whether a film can cross Rs 100 crore to how high above that benchmark it can go.
Interestingly, Telugu superstars Chiranjeevi and Mahesh Babu are currently absent from the top-ten list. Industry observers expect Mahesh Babu's upcoming film Varanasi to potentially enter the rankings with a massive opening.
Weekend Performance Will Be Crucial
Although Peddi has successfully crossed the Rs 100 crore milestone worldwide, its long-term success will depend on audience reception over the coming days.
The film will be looking for strong growth during the weekend, particularly in overseas markets where post-premiere collections were relatively moderate compared to expectations.
A solid weekend hold could help Peddi climb higher among the biggest Telugu blockbusters of recent years.
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