Peddi hits 400 crore worldwide, overseas losses

The Telugu sports action film "Peddi," starring Ram Charan, continues its theatrical run with strong domestic performance but faces significant financial challenges in overseas markets, particularly North America. The film, which was released on June 4, 2026, has reportedly crossed the 400 crore rupee mark in worldwide gross collections but is struggling to meet high breakeven targets set by its international distributors.

In India, the film has performed robustly, especially in the Telugu-speaking states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. By its 13th day in theaters, the film had collected an estimated net total of approximately 223.55 crore rupees domestically, with a gross nearing 265 crore rupees. The film's share from the Telugu states alone is reported to be around 112 crore rupees. While weekday collections have softened, the film maintains a steady presence and has been described as the highest-grossing South Indian film of 2026 so far.

The central concern for trade analysts, however, lies in the film's international performance. Overseas distribution rights were reportedly sold for a very high price, creating a steep breakeven target estimated at nearly 85 crore rupees....