- Peddi earned Rs 193.55 crore net in India after eight days of release
- The film's worldwide gross reached Rs 279.35 crore after Day 8 collections
- Telugu version contributed Rs 5 crore to the film's Day 8 earnings
Amid criticism, Peddi continues its stellar run at the box office. After Day 8, the film minted a whopping Rs 193.55 crore (net) in India, while the worldwide gross stands at Rs 279.35 crore. Telugu remains the dominant contributor, adding Rs 5 crore to Thursday's numbers.
Breaking down the numbers
On Day 8, Peddi collected Rs 6.30 crore (net) across 7,412 shows as per Sacnilk.
This brings total India gross collections to Rs 229.95 crore and total India net collections to Rs 193.55 crore so far.
Overseas, the film collected Rs 0.60 crore on Day 8, taking its total overseas gross to Rs 49.40 crore so far.
That pushes the worldwide gross to Rs 279.35 crore.
Significance of Peddi in Telugu cinema
The film has emerged as one of the biggest openers in Telugu cinema history and is the 11th Telugu film to achieve the coveted Rs 100 crore worldwide opening-day milestone.
"The achievement highlights Ram Charan's box-office pull and marks one of the biggest openings of his career. The result is particularly significant for the actor as it comes after the disappointing theatrical performance of Game Changer, reaffirming his status as one of Telugu cinema's biggest stars," reported trade tracker Sacnilk.
Directed by S. S. Rajamouli and headlined by Ram Charan and Jr NTR, RRR made a whopping Rs 223 crore worldwide on day one.
Peddi backlash
Apart from minting money, Peddi came under severe scrutiny over Janhvi Kapoor's hyper‑sexualised portrayal in the film. Celebrities from different walks of life shared their thoughts during the debate. Director Buchi Babu Sana issued an apology and said he would make necessary changes following the backlash.
An excerpt from his note read: "Every woman deserves to be respected, valued and represented with dignity. We remain committed to telling stories that celebrate strong characters and uphold those values. Thank you to everyone who shared their views honestly and sincerely."
Directed by Buchi Babu Sana, Peddi also stars Vijay Sethupathi, Boman Irani, Divyenndu and Jagapathi Babu in pivotal roles, alongside Ram Charan and Janhvi Kapoor.
