Ram Charan and Janhvi Kapoor Starrer Peddi Releases to Strong Advance Bookings
On June 4, 2026, the sports action entertainer film Peddi, starring Ram Charan and Janhvi Kapoor, made its highly anticipated theatrical debut across India, drawing massive crowds in Hyderabad and Warangal. The film, directed by Buchi Babu Sana, generated strong pre-release buzz and impressive traction in advance bookings, setting high expectations for its opening weekend.
The Telugu market emerged as the primary driving force behind the film's initial box office surge. Telangana and Andhra Pradesh led the response, with major urban centers reporting encouraging sales and high occupancy trends. Ticket sales were spread across thousands of shows nationwide, with premium large-format screenings witnessing near-sellout crowds in several locations.
Beyond the core Telugu-speaking regions, cities like Bengaluru and Chennai also provided valuable support to the film's advance business. International ticket sales further contributed to helping the film cross a significant worldwide booking milestone prior to its theatrical release.
The film features an ensemble cast including Divyendu Sharma, Jagapathi Babu, and Shivarajkumar, with music composed by AR Rahman. Speaking about the film's core theme of human triumph, Rahman noted that the story focuses on pushing limits and challenging boundaries, comparing the determination required in sports to that of music.
Rahman also praised Ram Charan's physical and emotional transformation for the role, stating that the actor made a fictional character look real in soul and spirit. Ram Charan himself described the character of Peddi—a polymath of sports who plays cricket, kushti, and other games—as one of the most demanding roles of his career.
Early audience reception on social media described the film as a watchable commercial entertainer with an honest story, despite following a regular template narration. While some viewers criticized the screenplay, editing, and certain character tracks, praise was widely directed toward Ram Charan's performance, the climax, and AR Rahman's musical score.
