Radhe Shyam Early Trends: All Set For Bringing Joy To The Theaters

By Sunit Jangir
March 7, 2022 at 9:22 PM IST
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Radhe Shyam Early Trends: All Set For Bringing Joy To The Theaters

Hyderabad, March 6 - Superstar Prabhas' long-awaited "Radhe Shyam" is readying for a big worldwide release on March 11. It has been more than 2 years since Prabhas' last film "Saaho" was released in theaters, and in between, a lot has happened all over the world. The release of "Radhe Shyam" couldn't have come at a better time as things are getting back to normal in most parts of the world.





As for the box office perspective, Prabhas' movies have always been there for the makers to bank on. And not so surprisingly, there is a positive vibe among the exhibitors and theaters owners regarding "Radhe Shyam's" box office outcome. There are other big tickets movies throughout this summer but it is all going to begin with this period romantic saga.





One can understand the hype around "Radhe Shyam" in the advance booking, which opened for the audiences on Saturday for limited shows. Within the minutes, all 13 initial shows were booked for the Telugu language in Hyderabad. There are currently (as of 1:40 PM on March 6) 49 shows and almost all of them are booked.





Directed by Radha Krishan Kumar, "Radhe Shyam" will look to score over Rs. 85 crores on the first day at the Indian box office. The big fat opening day for "Radhe Shyam" can't be ruled out as it will have multilingual releases apart from the original Hindi and Telugu. The early trends are showing it is very much on track for the said figure.





Prabhas' popularity has been on the rise ever since his "Baahubali", directed by SS Rajamouli, was released in 2015. While he was also always a big star in Telugu states, the Hindi audiences also showered a lot of love to him, which can be seen in his last three films of him. "Baahubali", "Baahubali 2", and "Saaho", all became big hits in Hindi, and that trend is expected to continue "Radhe Shyam", and all other his upcoming movies.





Set in Europe of the 1970s, the film tells the story of Vikram Aditya, a palmist who is conflicted between destiny and his love for Prerana, played by Pooja Hegde. The movie also stars Bhagyashree, Krishnam Raju, Sachin Khedekar, Sathyaraj, among others in supporting roles. It is produced by UV Creations and T-Series.





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Every 100 Crore Telugu Opener Worldwide; Ram Charan's Peddi Joins Prabhas Dominated List

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Hyderabad, June 5 - Superstar Ram Charan has added another major milestone to his career with Peddi. Directed by Buchi Babu Sana, the sports action drama stormed past the coveted 100 crore worldwide gross mark on its opening day, becoming the 11th Telugu film to achieve the feat. The film earned around 110 crore worldwide on Day 1, including more than 82 crore from India and approximately 28 crore from overseas markets. The 100 crores opening day achievement further cements Telugu cinema's dominance in the pan-Indian market, where event films have consistently delivered massive opening-day numbers over the last decade. What started with Baahubali 2 in 2017 has now become a benchmark for the industry's biggest releases. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Prabhas Continues To Rule The List One of the most striking aspects of the elite club is the overwhelming presence of Pan India superstar Prabhas. The actor headlines six of the eleven films on the list, with Baahubali 2, Saaho, Adipurush, Salaar, Kalki 2898 AD, and The Raja Saab. No other Telugu actor, or say an Indian actor, comes close to matching that level of representation. Prabhas' consistent ability to deliver record-breaking openings across genres has made him the undisputed king of opening-day box-office records in Indian cinema. The remaining entries belong to some of the industry's biggest stars, including Ram Charan (RRR and Peddi), Jr NTR (RRR and Devara), Allu Arjun (Pushpa 2), and Pawan Kalyan (They Call Him OG). (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) ₹100 Crore Telugu Openers Worldwide (Highest to Lowest) Rank Movie Lead Actor(s) Opening Day Worldwide GBOC 1 Pushpa 2 Allu Arjun ₹ 275.00 Cr 2 RRR Jr. NTR / Ram Charan ₹ 223.00 Cr 3 Baahubali 2 Prabhas ₹ 217.00 Cr 4 Kalki 2898 AD Prabhas ₹ 177.70 Cr 5 Salaar Part 1 Prabhas ₹ 158.10 Cr 6 They Call Him OG Pawan Kalyan ₹ 144.00 Cr 7 Devara Jr. NTR ₹ 142.00 Cr 8 Saaho Prabhas ₹ 130.00 Cr 9 Adipurush Prabhas ₹ 127.50 Cr 10 Peddi Ram Charan ₹ 110.50 Cr 11 The Raja Saab Prabhas ₹ 100.60 Cr (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) A Major Milestone For Ram Charan For Ram Charan, Peddi marks a particularly significant achievement. While RRR had previously crossed the 100 crore worldwide opening-day mark, it was a multi-starrer alongside Jr NTR and backed by the massive brand value of director S. S. Rajamouli. Peddi becomes Charan's first solo-led film to enter the coveted club, proving his box office strength outside of franchise and multi-starrer setups. The opening also comes as a major boost for the actor following the disappointing theatrical performance of Game Changer earlier last year.

Peddi Becomes India's Third-Highest Premiere Grosser, Surpasses Hari Hara Veera Mallu and Pushpa 2 Tollywood
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Peddi Becomes India's Third-Highest Premiere Grosser, Surpasses Hari Hara Veera Mallu and Pushpa 2

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Directed by Buchi Babu Sana, Peddi is a sports-action drama headlined by Ram Charan in the titular role. The film features Janhvi Kapoor as the female lead, while Shiva Rajkumar, Divyendu Sharma and Jagapathi Babu play key supporting roles. Backed by Mythri Movie Makers in association with Vriddhi Cinemas and Sukumar Writings, the film arrived in theatres carrying substantial expectations following its promotional campaign, teaser launch and strong advance bookings. Set against a rural backdrop, Peddi revolves around an underdog whose journey is intertwined with sport, ambition and personal challenges, with the narrative blending action, emotion and mass-commercial elements. The strong pre-release buzz surrounding the film translated into exceptional demand for premiere shows, helping Peddi collect ₹21.83 crore and secure the third spot among the highest premiere grossers in Indian cinema history. Ram Charan's Peddi has started its theatrical run on a strong note. After recording one of the biggest premiere performances in Indian cinema history, the film followed it up with an estimated ₹51 crore net collection on its opening day, taking its total India net collection to ₹69.50 crore within just two days of release. The film's impressive start was powered by a ₹21.83 crore premiere gross, which helped Peddi secure the third spot among the highest premiere grossers in Indian cinema. The feat places the film behind only Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge and They Call Him OG on the all-time list. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Top Premiere Grossers in IndiaRANKMOVIE NAMEPREMIERE GROSS1Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge₹51.60 Cr2They Call Him OG₹24.78 Cr3Peddi₹21.83 Cr4Hari Hara Veera Mallu₹15.05 Cr5Pushpa 2: The Rule₹12.57 Cr While Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge remains comfortably ahead with a ₹51.60 crore premiere gross, Peddi's entry into the top three is significant given the competition. The film surpassed Hari Hara Veera Mallu's ₹15.05 crore premiere gross by nearly ₹7 crore and outperformed Pushpa 2: The Rule's ₹12.57 crore premiere figure by over ₹9 crore. Peddi also came within ₹3 crore of They Call Him OG, which currently occupies the second position on the all-time list. The latest ranking highlights how premiere shows have evolved into a major box office event in India. In recent years, films such as Pushpa 2: The Rule, Hari Hara Veera Mallu, They Call Him OG and now Peddi have generated substantial revenue even before the commencement of regular shows, reflecting the growing influence of advance bookings and fan-driven demand. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Among the five films on the list, four belong to the Telugu film industry, underlining the strength of the market when it comes to premiere and special-show business. Peddi's ₹21.83 crore premiere gross is the third-highest ever recorded by an Indian film, trailing only Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge and They Call Him OG. According to early estimates, the momentum generated by Peddi's record-breaking premiere run carried into its opening day as well. The film is estimated to have collected around ₹51 crore net on Day 1, reflecting a growth of approximately 176% over its premiere-day net collection. If these estimates hold, the film's cumulative India gross collection would stand at around ₹82.49 crore, while its worldwide gross could cross ₹112 crore, including roughly ₹30 crore from overseas markets. For Ram Charan, the latest milestone adds another notable achievement to his box office record. While the film now stands among the top premiere performers in Indian cinema, its opening-day numbers suggest that the strong premiere response was not merely fan-driven frontloading but translated into substantial theatrical business as well. With Peddi already crossing ₹100 crore worldwide gross within its first two days, all eyes are now on its weekend trajectory and whether it can maintain the momentum generated by its record-setting premiere and opening-day performance.

Peddi Box Office: Ram Charan Starrer Clocks 100+ Crore Worldwide Opening; Joins Elite Telugu Club Tollywood
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Peddi Box Office: Ram Charan Starrer Clocks 100+ Crore Worldwide Opening; Joins Elite Telugu Club

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Hyderabad, June 4 - Superstar Ram Charan has delivered a thunderous start at the box office with Peddi, as the sports action drama has grossed over 100 crore worldwide on its opening day. The film has emerged as one of the biggest openers in Telugu cinema history and has become the 11th Telugu film to achieve the coveted ₹100 crore worldwide opening-day milestone. Strong Momentum From Premiere Shows (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) According to early estimates, Peddi has earned more than 80 crore gross in India on its first day, with Telugu states contributing around 67 crore, including premieres. The film witnessed exceptional occupancy across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, while Karnataka and other markets also contributed significantly to the overall tally. The overseas territories added another 28-30 crore gross, taking the film's worldwide opening-day collection around 110 crore. The strong international performance was led by North America, where the film enjoyed an excellent response at the premieres and on day 1. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The blockbuster opening was aided by the film's stellar premiere performance. Peddi had already grossed around 40 crore worldwide from preview shows, including approximately 18.50 crore from the Telugu states and 3.10 crore from Karnataka. The film also recorded more than $1.5 million in North America from premiere screenings alone, indicating strong demand ahead of its official release. 11th Telugu Film To Achieve 100+ Crore Opening With its massive first-day haul, Peddi has entered an exclusive league of Telugu blockbusters that have crossed 100 crore worldwide on the opening day. Since Baahubali 2 became the first 100 crores opener of Indian cinema, there have been a total of 11 Telugu films, including Peddi, to score a 100 crores worldwide start. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The achievement highlights Ram Charan's box-office pull and marks one of the biggest openings of his career. The result is particularly significant for the actor as it comes after the disappointing theatrical performance of Game Changer, reaffirming his status as one of Telugu cinema's biggest stars. The initial word of mouth for Peddi seems to be positive, and with a worldwide opening of 110 crore, the film has laid a solid foundation for a huge opening weekend. The coming days will determine how far the film can capitalise on its extraordinary start and progress towards its long-term box-office goals.

Peddi Day 1 Box Office: Ram Charan Starrer Hits 1 Million Tickets Milestone on BookMyShow Tollywood
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Peddi Day 1 Box Office: Ram Charan Starrer Hits 1 Million Tickets Milestone on BookMyShow

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The highly anticipated rural sports drama Peddi has officially hit the theaters today, and the response at the ticket windows is proving to be massive. Marking the first collaboration between Global Star Ram Charan and director Buchi Babu Sana, the film has already crossed a major milestone by selling over 1 million tickets on BookMyShow so far. This achievement, which includes both the advance bookings and the rapid current day sales, confirms the ground-level hype for the project set against the backdrop of 1980s rural Andhra Pradesh. When we look at the final pre-sales data, Peddi secured a prestigious position among the biggest Telugu openers since 2024. The film concluded its advance booking window with 875,000 tickets sold on BookMyShow, making it the 5th highest pre-seller for a Telugu movie in recent years. By crossing this mark, it comfortably surpassed the final advance booking numbers of major films like OG, Game Changer, and Guntur Kaaram. While it sits behind massive releases like Pushpa 2, Kalki 2898 AD, and Devara, entering the top five list suggested early on that the film was carrying heavy blockbuster momentum. The ticket sales trajectory since this morning has been particularly aggressive, helping the film reach that 1 million mark quickly. Starting from 6 am, the hourly bookings on BookMyShow showed a rapid upward climb. In the first hour, the film sold about 8,400 tickets, but this number surged as the morning progressed. Between 10 am and 11 am, sales peaked at approximately 43,500 tickets. By noon today, the total tickets sold within just the first six hours of the day reached nearly 1.80 lakh. This kind of morning madness indicates that spot bookings are exceptionally high, particularly in the Telugu states where the opening buzz is fueling the demand. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The performance within national multiplex chains also reflects this large-scale opening. For Day 1, the major chains have recorded a gross of approximately 1.70 crore( As of 2 pm in the afternoon) .This comes from nearly 54,000 tickets sold across these premium screens. While these figures represent the urban center trend, the jump in current day bookings shows that the city audience has turned up in full force for the release day shows. A national chain occupancy of nearly 30 percent on its first day is a positive indicator of its overall theatrical potential. With a runtime of 3 hours and 9 minutes, Peddi is being mounted as an emotional big-screen entertainer centered around a community-driven sports story. The combination of Ram Charan's screen presence and Buchi Babu Sana's storytelling seems to have resonated well with the viewers. As we move into the evening and night shows, the focus will be on the final Day 1 totals to see where this rural drama ranks among the biggest openers for the actor, especially to see if it can secure the second spot in his career right behind RRR.

Peddi Box Office: Ram Charan's Sports Action Drama Off To Excellent Start In Previews with 20+ Crore Gross In India Tollywood
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Peddi Box Office: Ram Charan's Sports Action Drama Off To Excellent Start In Previews with 20+ Crore Gross In India

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Hyderabad, June 4 - Superstar Ram Charan's much-awaited sports action drama Peddi has opened to an excellent response at the box office, delivering one of the strongest premiere performances for an Indian film. Directed by Buchi Babu Sana, the film has generated impressive numbers across domestic and overseas markets even before the completion of its first full day. According to early trade estimates, Peddi grossed in the range of 40 crore worldwide from premiere shows alone, including around 22 crore gross at the Indian box office. The film witnessed outstanding occupancy across Telugu-speaking regions, while overseas markets, particularly North America, contributed significantly to the opening tally. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The Telugu states emerged as the biggest contributors to the premiere business, with the film collecting an estimated 18.50+ crore gross. Strong fan enthusiasm and extensive bookings helped the film post impressive numbers across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. Karnataka also delivered a solid start, contributing approximately 3.10 crore in gross from premiere screenings, while the rest of India added around 30 lakh in gross from premiere screenings. Top premiere days in India (approx.) 1. Dhurandhar 2 - 51.60 cr 2. They Call Him OG - 25 cr 3. Peddi - 22 cr (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Overseas, Peddi enjoyed a sensational start, led by North America. The film crossed the $1.5 million mark from premiere screenings in the region, making it one of Ram Charan's biggest overseas openings. Strong advance sales and positive audience reactions helped the film comfortably reach the milestone before the end of its opening day. The strong premiere numbers indicate substantial pre-release buzz and audience anticipation surrounding the film. The initial word of mouth in India also seems to be on the positive side, which is a good sign for the film's box office prospects. Featuring Ram Charan in a rugged and intense role, Peddi has been promoted as a high-energy sports action entertainer with emotional drama at its core. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) With worldwide pre-sales finishing around 75 crores, including premieres, Peddi is on course to score 100+ crores opening day+premiere, with around 40 crore worldwide already in the bag from early shows. It is an important film for Ram Charan, who has been under pressure due to recent box office failures.