What is the story about?
Ram Charan and Janhvi Kapoor's Peddi continues to dominate the global box office despite recent controversies surrounding the film. Directed by Buchi Babu
Sana, the pan-Indian entertainer has witnessed a phenomenal response from audiences worldwide, translating into impressive ticket sales across markets. Although the film has been at the center of online controversy over some of its scenes and character portrayals, its commercial success has remained largely unaffected. Peddi is now inching closer to Rs 300 crore worldwide, cementing its position as one of the year's biggest box-office successes.
Peddi worldwide box office
The makers shared that Peddi has grossed Rs 292.5 crore worldwide in just 4 days. It has delivered a blockbuster first weekend at the box office.
Meanwhile, asper Sacnilk, at the domestic box office, on its fifth day in theatres, Peddi continues its box-office run across 2,230 shows nationwide. The film has earned an estimated Rs 1.16 crore net in live collections today, taking its total India gross to Rs 188.39 crore and its India net collection to Rs 158.31 crore. Final figures for the day are still awaited.
About Peddi
Peddi is a sports drama set in rural Andhra Pradesh during the 1980s. The story follows Peddi, played by Ram Charan, a talented cricketer who earns a living by playing for local teams. His life takes a new direction when he decides to continue a mission that was left unfinished by a respected villager who dedicated decades to securing basic recognition and development for their community.
At the heart of the story is Kondakinda Ooru, a remote settlement that remains absent from official government records. As a result, its residents struggle without essential services and infrastructure. Determined to change their future, Peddi embarks on a challenging journey to secure long-overdue recognition for the village. Guided by his mentor Gournaidu, he must overcome personal and external obstacles while proving himself both on and off the cricket field. The film blends themes of perseverance, social pride, and social change with an emotional, athletic narrative of survival in the face of adversity.
Why Peddi is facing backlash?
While Peddi has emerged as a major box-office success, the film has also been at the center of controversy since its release. A section of viewers and critics expressed concerns over the portrayal of Janhvi Kapoor's character, Achiyamma, and certain romantic sequences in the film.The debate quickly gained momentum on social media, with many viewers questioning the portrayal of sexual relationships and consent in key scenes.
As criticism mounted, director Buchi Babu Sana addressed the concerns publicly and announced that specific scenes would be edited or removed from the film.
