Ram Charan’s latest rural sports drama Peddi has emerged as one of the biggest success stories of 2026. Directed by Buchi Babu Sana, the film was released on June 4 and has achieved impressive box office results within a short period. According to the producers, the movie has earned more than 366 crore worldwide in just 9 days, making it the highest grossing South Indian film of the year so far.
Industry observers have credited the film’s success to strong word of mouth from audiences and Ram Charan’s widely appreciated performance. Positive reactions from viewers helped the film maintain momentum after its release, attracting audiences across different regions.
The Telugu speaking states have reportedly contributed the largest share of the film’s earnings. At the same time, the Hindi market and international territories have also played an important role in boosting collections. The strong response from multiple markets has helped the film establish itself as a major commercial success.
The achievement was recently celebrated by Ram Charan’s father, megastar Chiranjeevi, who hosted a gathering to recognize the film’s performance and congratulate the cast and crew. The event highlighted the significance of the milestone and the effort put in by the team behind the project.
While the film has received widespread appreciation, audience reactions have not been entirely unanimous. Some viewers have praised the emotional storytelling, sports elements and performances, while others have felt that the second half of the film could have been shorter. There have also been mixed opinions regarding the romantic portions of the story.
#Peddi is SOUTH INDIA'S NO.1 GROSSER OF 2026 🔥🔥
— PEDDI (@PeddiMovieOffl) June 13, 2026
Collects a gross of over 366 CRORES WORLDWIDE in 9 days ❤🔥
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Despite these criticisms, the overall response has remained strongly positive. Many viewers have particularly praised Ram Charan’s portrayal of the lead character, describing it as one of the standout performances of his career. Several fans and film enthusiasts have compared the role to some of his most memorable performances in films such as Magadheera and RRR.
Actor Adivi Sesh was among those who publicly appreciated Ram Charan’s work, adding to the growing praise from within the film industry.
With collections continuing to rise and audience interest remaining strong, the film has established itself as one of the biggest theatrical successes of 2026. Its performance at the box office, combined with the appreciation for Ram Charan’s acting, has made it one of the most talked about Indian films of the year.