Ram Charan-starrer Peddi has collected over Rs 225 crore at the global box office within three days of its theatrical release.
The sports action drama, directed by Buchi Babu Sana, released in cinemas across India on Thursday. The film also stars Shiva Rajkumar and Janhvi Kapoor.
The official X handle of the film posted the box office figures on Sunday. The sports drama opened at Rs 135.36 crore gross on day one, followed by Rs 46.44 crore gross on day two, and earned Rs 54.9 crore gross on day three.
The cumulative worldwide gross stands at Rs 236.7 crore.
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Set in 1990s rural Andhra Pradesh, Peddi follows a lower-caste villager who turns to sports in an effort to earn recognition and dignity for his community.
The film also features Jagapathi Babu, Divyenndu, and Boman Irani in key roles.
Produced by Venkata Satish Kilaru under Vriddhi Cinemas, Peddi is co-produced by Ishan Saksena under IVY Entertainment and presented by Mythri Movie Makers and Sukumar Writings.
Oscar-winning composer A.R. Rahman has scored the music for the film.