The film was released worldwide on June 4, 2026. Despite receiving mixed reviews from critics, Peddi performed strongly at the box office and emerged as one of the major Telugu commercial successes of 2026.
Peddi Cast
The main cast of Peddi includes:
- Ram Charan as Peddi Pehelwan
- Janhvi Kapoor as Achiyyamma
- Shiva Rajkumar as Gournaidu
- Jagapathi Babu as Appalasoori
- Divyenndu as Ram Bujji
- Boman Irani
- Ravi Kishan
- Rao Ramesh
- Upendra Limaye
- John Vijay
- Tinnu Anand
- Krithi Shetty
- Shruti Haasan
Buchi Babu Sana has written and directed the film. Venkata Satish Kilaru produced it, while A. R. Rahman composed the music. R. Rathnavelu handled cinematography and Navin Nooli worked on the editing. The film was produced by Vriddhi Cinemas in association with its other production partners.
Peddi Release Date, Runtime and Certificate
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Movie | Peddi |
| Release Date | June 4, 2026 |
| Original Language | Telugu |
| Genre | Action, Drama, Sports |
| Runtime | 3 Hours 9 Minutes |
| Certificate | U/A 16+ |
| Director | Buchi Babu Sana |
| Writer | Buchi Babu Sana |
| Music | A. R. Rahman |
BookMyShow lists Peddi with a runtime of 3 hours 9 minutes and a UA 16+ certificate. Bollywood Hungama also lists the runtime as 3 hours 9 minutes and the certification as U/A.
Peddi Story
Set in rural Andhra Pradesh in the 1980s, Peddi follows a spirited villager whose athletic ability becomes an important part of his fight for his community's identity and dignity.
Sports play a major role in the story, with cricket, wrestling and athletics becoming part of Peddi's journey. The film also deals with social inequality, village identity, pride and the struggle against a powerful rival.
Ram Charan plays the central character, whose journey develops from a local sportsman into someone determined to fight for the recognition and future of his people. The story mixes sports action with family emotions, social conflict and commercial entertainment.
The above synopsis is intentionally kept spoiler-free and does not reveal the film's major twists or ending.
Peddi Box Office Collection
Peddi had a strong theatrical run and crossed the ₹300 crore mark worldwide. However, different trade trackers reported slightly different final totals.
| Box Office | Reported Collection |
|---|---|
| Worldwide Closing Gross | ₹333 Cr |
| India Gross | ₹282 Cr |
| Overseas Gross | ₹51 Cr |
Pinkvilla's closing trade estimate puts the film's worldwide gross at approximately ₹333 crore, including ₹282 crore from India and ₹51 crore from overseas. The publication also described the figures as trade estimates rather than certified accounting statements.
During its theatrical run, Times of India reported the worldwide gross at ₹333.78 crore on Day 22 and ₹335.67 crore on Day 24, showing why box-office totals can differ between tracking sources. For this article, the closing figure of ₹333 crore reported by Pinkvilla is used consistently instead of mixing different trackers.
India Today had earlier reported a worldwide collection of ₹338.98 crore based on Sacnilk, which further demonstrates the variation between trade trackers. Therefore, the box-office numbers should be treated as reported trade figures rather than officially audited figures.
Peddi OTT Release
Peddi premiered on Netflix on July 9, 2026. Netflix's announcement confirmed the initial OTT release in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada and Malayalam, with the Hindi version announced separately as coming later.
Current streaming listings show Peddi associated with Netflix, although Netflix's India page can currently display regional availability differently depending on the user's location. Therefore, viewers should check the Netflix app for the latest language and availability options before watching.
Peddi Review
Peddi received a mixed critical response. The film's biggest strength is Ram Charan's committed performance, particularly in the physically demanding sports and action portions. A. R. Rahman's music and the film's large-scale presentation also received appreciation.
At the same time, several critics felt that the film tries to handle too many ideas and sports within its long runtime. The screenplay was also criticised for becoming uneven in places and for an overstretched climax.
The Indian Express rated the film 2.5/5, calling it a worthy but uneven sports drama and praising Ram Charan's performance while criticising the film's excessive length and uneven writing. Rotten Tomatoes currently lists a 74% Tomatometer from 8 critics and a 250+ verified audience rating base.
Our editorial view is that Peddi works best when it focuses on Ram Charan's character, sports and the social struggle at the heart of the story. Some portions feel stretched, but the performances, music and action give the film enough commercial appeal.
Final Verdict
Peddi is an ambitious Telugu sports action drama built around Ram Charan's intense performance. Its rural setting, sports-driven narrative, large-scale action and A. R. Rahman's music make it a commercial entertainer, although the lengthy runtime and uneven screenplay may not work equally well for every viewer.
If you enjoy Telugu sports dramas with action, social themes and a strong central performance, Peddi is worth watching.
Our Rating: 3/5
Disclaimer
Box-office figures are based on reported trade and tracking sources and may vary between platforms. The ₹333 crore worldwide figure used above is a reported closing trade estimate and should not be treated as an audited producer statement. OTT availability and language options can change by region and over time. Our 3/5 rating is an independent editorial rating and is not an official rating issued by the filmmakers.