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Ram Charan-starrer drops into single digits, earns Rs 271 cr worldwide

Ram Charan-starrer drops into single digits, earns Rs 271 cr worldwide

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Peddi Box Office Collection Day 7 Update: Ram Charan’s film drops further, earns Rs 5.43 crore Peddi Box Office Collection Day 7 Update: Despite a major controversy, Buchi Babu Sana’s sports drama Peddi, featuring Ram Charan and Janhvi Kapoor in lead roles, has been performing well at the box office. On day 7, Peddi earned Rs 7.55 crore, taking its total India net collections to Rs 187.25 crore. After earning over Rs 60 crore during the opening weekend, the film’s numbers have dropped from Rs 9.70 crore on Tuesday to Rs 7.55 crore on Wednesday. Peddi’s highest single-day collection was on its opening day, on Thursday, when it minted Rs 51 crore across 12142 shows in India. The action sports drama is facing some competition from other releases like Varun Dhawan starrer Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai, Bobby Deol’s Bandar, and the Hollywood horror drama Obsession, but in the absence of a major star vehicle, Peddi has dominated the box office. Story continues below this ad ALSO READ | Allu Arjun reacts to Ram …

Peddi actor Jagapathi Babu claims ‘bad reviews’ helped Ram Charan film achieve success: ‘Had to win twice’

Peddi actor Jagapathi Babu claims ‘bad reviews’ helped Ram Charan film achieve success: ‘Had to win twice’

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The team of Peddi held a ‘thank you meet’ in Hyderabad on Monday to talk about the film’s box office performance over the weekend. Ram Charan, director Buchi Babu Sana and the film’s producer, presenter and distributor were present at the conference. Jagapathi Babu, who played a key role in the film, seemed to indirectly address the backlash for Janhvi Kapoor’s role and thanked those who gave the film ‘bad reviews’. (Also Read: Peddi producer talks about Ram Charan, Janhvi Kapoor film’s weak box office performance in Hindi amid backlash) Ram Charan and Jagapathi Babu are co-stars in Buchi Babu Sana’s Peddi. Jagapathi Babu says Peddi team fought and won twice At the event, Jagapathi seemed to address the backlash Peddi has received online over how Janhvi’s role was objectified in the film. He said, “Peddi adadu, poradadu, gelichadu. Gelichaka, Peddi team, release aina taravata, adalsi vachindi, malli poradalsi vachindi, malli gelicharu. Rendu sarlu gelavadam annadi ee okka aate ayuntadi bahusa. (Peddi played, struggled, won. Even after winning after its release, the Peddi team still …

Ram Charan film set to cross Rs 200 cr mark

Ram Charan film set to cross Rs 200 cr mark

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Peddi Box Office Collection Day 3 Worldwide Live Updates: The Ram Charan-starrer Peddi began its theatrical run on a strong note, collecting over Rs 51 crore in India on its opening day and grossing more than Rs 150 crore worldwide within its first two days. However, the film now appears to be losing steam. According to trade tracker Sacnilk, the film earned Rs 28.85 crore on its third day, taking its India net total to Rs 125.25 crore. Despite the slowdown, Peddi’s worldwide gross has crossed the Rs 191.07 crore mark. Story continues below this ad Peddi has been making headlines for reasons beyond its box-office performance. A section of viewers criticised certain scenes involving Janhvi Kapoor, who plays the female lead, accusing the film of objectifying the character. Following the backlash, director Buchi Babu Sana issued a lengthy statement apologising to audiences and confirmed that changes would be made to the contentious portions. Also Read – Janhvi Kapoor’s scenes in Peddi to be changed after backlash, director issues statement He wrote, “After reviewing the …

Ram Charan film earns over Rs 150 crore

Ram Charan film earns over Rs 150 crore

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Peddi Box Office Collection Day 2 Worldwide Live Updates: Peddi opened to strong numbers, collecting Rs 18.50 crore from premiere shows on Wednesday before posting an impressive Rs 51 crore on its first day (Thursday). On Day 2 (Friday), collections dropped by 47% to Rs 26.90 crore. With this, its total India net collection has reached Rs 96.40 crore and total gross collection stands at Rs 114.49 crore. The film has also done well overseas, earning Rs 36 crore from international markets. With this, Peddi’s worldwide gross collection has reached Rs 150.49 crore in just three days. Story continues below this ad Also Read – Peddi movie review: Ram Charan carries a worthy but uneven sports drama on his shoulders Peddi recorded an overall occupancy of 48.81% on Saturday. The film registered 29.85% occupancy in the morning shows, which rose to 48.15% in the afternoon, 57.08% in the evening, and 60.15% during the night shows. The film has been performing better than Ram Charan’s last movie Game Changer (2025), which had minted Rs 72.60 crore …

Ram Charan film earns over Rs 112 crore

Ram Charan film earns over Rs 112 crore

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Peddi Box Office Collection Day 1 Update: Peddi, starring Ram Charan and directed by Buchi Babu Sana, has registered a strong opening at the box office. According to trade tracker Sacnilk, the film collected a net of Rs 51 crore on Day 1, running across 12,412 shows across India at an overall occupancy of 45.5% percent. To put that in context, Day 1 here refers to Thursday, June 4, the film’s first full day of release. The film had a head start. Premiere shows on Wednesday evening brought in Rs 18.50 crore net at a notably high occupancy of 72 percent, a figure that reflected strong advance interest before the general audience had weighed in. When both days are combined, the total India gross stands at Rs 82.49 crore and the total India net at Rs 69.50 crore. Worldwide, the movie has earned Rs 112.49 crore. Story continues below this ad Also Read – Peddi movie review: Ram Charan carries a worthy but uneven sports drama on his shoulders The 68% percent occupancy in Telugu across 6,944 shows …

Jagapathi Babu reveals how Prabhas helped him through depression: ‘Darling, I am there’

Jagapathi Babu reveals how Prabhas helped him through depression: ‘Darling, I am there’

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Veteran actor Jagapathi Babu, who has been part of some of the biggest projects like Pushpa 2, Salaar, Guntur Kaaram and will next be seen in Ram Charan’s Peddi, recently spoke about Prabhas and the humility with which the superstar carries himself. The veteran star also recalled an instance when the Baahubali actor helped him through depression. Jagapathi Babu spoke about bond with Prabhas. ‘Prabhas helped me through depression’ Speaking to Moneycontrol, he said, “I was going through depression and wanted to speak to him. At that time, Prabhas was shooting in Georgia. He told me, ‘Darling, I am there. Tell me your problem, I will solve it,’ and gave me a lot of confidence. His words motivated me and gave me courage. Though he is younger than me, he has a very big heart. He loves and cares for everyone.” Jagapathi shared how Prabhas gave him confidence while he was dealing with a difficult emotional phase in life. The actor revealed that Prabhas even came to visit him personally while returning from a shoot, …

Peddi trailer: Ram Charan’s ‘crossover athlete’ is answer to India’s Olympic woes. Watch | Telugu News

Peddi trailer: Ram Charan’s ‘crossover athlete’ is answer to India’s Olympic woes. Watch | Telugu News

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3 min readNew DelhiMay 18, 2026 05:02 PM IST The makers of Peddi, starring Ram Charan and Janhvi Kapoor, unveiled the trailer today. The over three-minute-long trailer offers a gripping glimpse into Ram Charan’s character, Peddi — a “crossover athlete” whose life gets entangled in politics that extend far beyond sports. Peddi is introduced as a truly all-round athlete — the best cricketer, wrestler and runner in his region — who might be answer to India’s low Olympic tally. The trailer opens with Boman Irani’s character saying, “Whichever youngster I ask, their favourite sport keeps changing, but not the player — Peddi.” Confused by the craze surrounding him, he then asks, “Is that some local deity’s name?” What follows is a montage of sequences where children passionately declare Peddi as their favourite athlete across multiple sports. The makers showcase Ram Charan delivering powerful cricket shots, dominating wrestling arenas, and sprinting with unmatched energy. Watch Peddi trailer | Ram Charan, Janhvi Kapoor Soon, another character explains, “Peddi isn’t a deity in a temple for these youngsters, …

When Shah Rukh Khan was ‘frustrated’ with Jagapathi Babu yet gave him the ‘biggest compliment’ of his life

When Shah Rukh Khan was ‘frustrated’ with Jagapathi Babu yet gave him the ‘biggest compliment’ of his life

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Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan shared a role with Tollywood legend Jagapathi Babu, which many might not remember. The Hindi star even gave him his ‘biggest compliment’ while recreating the role, revealed the Telugu actor on Honest Townhall. Jagapathi even asked Shah Rukh years later if it was true, to get confirmation. Shah Rukh Khan recreated Jagapathi Babu’s role for a Bollywood film. When Shah Rukh Khan gave Jagapathi Babu his ‘biggest compliment’ Talking to fans at the townhall, Jagapathi revealed, “At the end of Anthahpuram, there’s a smoking shot, a death shot, which was repeated by Shah Rukh garu…the king Khan. Something didn’t work or I don’t know, it did not happen (in Shakti). So, he was very frustrated and he said something, which I cannot tell, it’s off the record. It was actually something really bad but it was the biggest compliment of my life.” The actor also stated that years later, he asked Shah Rukh if it was true. “Afterwards, when I met him, I asked him if he really said that …

Rashmika Mandanna says she ‘fears’ going on shows after receiving flak for ‘men should experience period pain’ comment

Rashmika Mandanna says she ‘fears’ going on shows after receiving flak for ‘men should experience period pain’ comment

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Recently, Rashmika Mandanna spoke about a hypothetical situation on Jagapathi Babu’s Zee5 talk show Jayammu Nischayammu Raa that left many on social media incensed. Her comment on how men should get periods to experience the pain women go through every month left many comparing ways in which men also suffer in society. The actor took to social media to state that this is the reason why she has a ‘fear’ of going on shows. Rashmika Mandanna recently said on Jagapathi Babu’s talk show that she believes men will only understand period pain when they get it. Rashmika Mandanna says she fears going on shows Following the backlash over the comment, a Rashmika fan shared a clip from the show on X (formerly Twitter) and attempted to clarify what the actor meant by it. They wrote, “Rashmika’s perspective on men having periods :)) Sometimes we only want our pain & emotions to be understood. It was never about comparison or diminishing male responsibilities.. but fragile egos chose to twist it that way.” Rashmika replied to the …

7 South releases to watch on OTT this week: Rishab Shetty starrer Kantara Chapter 1 to Kalyani Priyadarshan’s Lokah

7 South releases to watch on OTT this week: Rishab Shetty starrer Kantara Chapter 1 to Kalyani Priyadarshan’s Lokah

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As several South Indian films are hitting theaters this week, many viewers will likely get curious about the latest OTT releases as well. If you’re wondering what to watch, here’s a list of South Indian films and shows streaming this week. 7 South releases to watch on OTT this week 1. Kantara: Chapter 1 Cast: Rishab Shetty, Rukmini Vasanth, Gulshan Devaiah, Jayaram, Pramod Shetty, Naveen D. Padil, Rakesh Poojari, Prakash Thuminad Director: Rishab Shetty Language(s): Kannada, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam Genre: Epic Mythological Action Runtime: 2 hours and 49 minutes Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video Streaming Date: October 31, 2025 Kantara: Chapter 1, starring Rishab Shetty, serves as a prequel to the 2022 blockbuster Kantara. After its phenomenal box-office run and critical acclaim, the film is now set to make its OTT debut. The epic mythological action film follows Berme, a young man from the Kantara tribe, who is protected by the deities Panjurli and Guliga. As the tribe thrives under the gods’ blessings and enjoys the bounty of their spice gardens, dark forces driven …