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Peddi Box Office Collection: Ram Charan's pan-India sports drama Peddi is continuing its impressive run at the box office despite criticism online. Directed
by Buchi Babu Sana and co-starring Janhvi Kapoor, the film has maintained strong momentum over its extended opening weekend even though it was surrounded by controversy over its portrayal of the female lead. After opening to mixed reviews and a massive first-day collection, Peddi witnessed a healthy jump on Day 4, pushing its India net collection comfortably past the Rs 150 crore mark.
Peddi Box Office Collection Day 4
According to the latest trade estimates by Sacnilk, Peddi collected Rs 31.90 crore on Day 4. The figure represents growth compared to its Day 3 earnings of Rs 28.85 crore, indicating strong weekend support from audiences across markets. The film's biggest single-day collection remains its opening day haul of Rs 51 crore. Backed by strong advance bookings worth approximately Rs 20 crore, the sports drama got off to a flying start when it released across 3,000 screens on June 4.
Peddi Box Office Collection Breakdown
- Day 0 (Paid Premiere): Rs 18.50 crore
- Day 1: Rs 51.00 crore
- Day 2: Rs 26.90 crore
- Day 3: Rs 28.85 crore
- Day 4: Rs 31.90 crore
With these numbers, Peddi has amassed an India net collection of Rs 157.15 crore within four days of release. The achievement is very significant because Peddi became Ram Charan's first solo film to cross the Rs 100 crore mark on its opening day. It was a much needed big opening after chasing success post SS Rajamouli's RRR.
Controversy Surrounding Janhvi Kapoor's Peddi Character
While the film has been widely appreciated for its sports-drama narrative and Ram Charan's performance, it has also attracted criticism from a section of viewers over the portrayal of Janhvi Kapoor's character. Several social media users accused the film of hypersexualising the female lead. The controversy quickly became one of the most talked-about aspects of the film, at times overshadowing its sporting storyline and commercial success.
As criticism kept increasing, director Buchi Babu Sana addressed the issue publicly on June 6. "I believe cinema should entertain, inspire and connect with the audience and not make them feel uncomfortable or disrespected," the filmmaker said. He clarified that the characters and scenes were never intended to demean or objectify women. However, he acknowledged audience concerns and expressed regret if any part of the film caused discomfort.
Responding to the backlash, the filmmakers announced that certain portions of the film would be amended.
Buchi Babu Sana stated that cinema evolves alongside audiences and that storytellers must remain sensitive to changing social attitudes and expectations. The director agreed that every woman deserves to be portrayed with dignity and respect, adding that the team remains committed to creating stories that celebrate strong and meaningful female characters.
Peddi follows the journey of its titular protagonist, played by Ram Charan, as he discovers his identity through sports. The character explores multiple disciplines, including cricket, wrestling and sprinting, before eventually earning recognition from the Indian government. It also stars Shivarajkumar, Divyendu Sharma, Jagapathi Babu and Boman Irani.
