Ram Charan's much-awaited sports action drama Peddi is arriving in theatres with strong pre-release buzz as advance bookings continue to show impressive traction across multiple regions. The film has already built substantial momentum at the ticket counters, strengthening expectations for a major opening weekend. Current booking figures suggest that audiences have responded enthusiastically ahead of release.
Advance Booking Surge Across India
According to the latest Sacnilk data, Peddi has sold more than 3.85 lakh tickets across India before release. The film has collected approximately Rs 9.29 crore gross in advance bookings without considering block seats. Once block bookings are included, the total India gross stands at nearly Rs 15.4 crore. The film currently has 6,146 scheduled shows nationwide, reflecting broad audience interest.
Telugu Market Leads the Charge
The Telugu version is dominating the booking trend by a large margin, contributing more than Rs 9 crore gross with nearly 3.70 lakh tickets sold. Andhra Pradesh has generated nearly Rs 8.74 crore gross including block seats, emerging as the leading contributor. Telangana has also delivered encouraging numbers with approximately Rs 4 crore gross. Hyderabad is leading among major centres with around Rs 2.34 crore gross, followed by Visakhapatnam (Rs 1.37 crore), Vijayawada, Guntur, Kakinada, and Warangal.
Premium Formats and Occupancy Trends
Premium formats are adding extra push to advance sales. The Telugu EPIQ version alone has earned over Rs 6 lakh, with Hyderabad's EPIQ screenings recording full occupancy across all five shows. Several screenings across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana are already marked as "almost full" and "filling fast." Warangal has emerged as one of the strongest-performing markets, tracking nearly 84 percent occupancy. Visakhapatnam has reached 58 percent occupancy, while Vijayawada stands at approximately 53 percent. Andhra Pradesh is currently tracking around 33 percent real occupancy, and Telangana remains near 29 percent.
Support from Other Markets
Beyond the core Telugu regions, Bengaluru has emerged as another strong centre with advance bookings touching nearly Rs 1.25 crore. Chennai has also added valuable support. The Hindi release has collected nearly Rs 13.9 lakh so far, while Tamil, Malayalam, and Kannada versions have recorded comparatively smaller advance sales. International markets have played a role in helping the film cross a significant worldwide booking milestone before release, with global advance bookings exceeding Rs 35 crore.
Cast and Crew Details
Directed by Buchi Babu Sana, Peddi brings together an ensemble cast featuring Ram Charan, Janhvi Kapoor, Divyendu Sharma, Jagapathi Babu, and Shivarajkumar in key roles. With advance bookings continuing to rise, industry attention is now focused on whether the film can translate this strong pre-release performance into an exceptional box office start. The sports action entertainer is set for a grand opening, and observers are closely watching its opening day numbers.
