Watch: Ram Charan’s ‘Peddi’ Crosses Rs 100 Cr Worldwide, Upasana Konidela Celebrates With Fireworks And Cake
Upasana Konidela celebrated Ram Charan and Janhvi Kapoor’s ‘Peddi’ opening as the sports drama stormed past Rs 112 crore worldwide.
The new sports action drama ‘Peddi’, starring Telugu superstar Ram Charan, has taken the global box office by storm. Released in theatres on June 4, the film has defied mixed-to-positive reviews from critics to deliver an absolutely massive opening. Solidifying Ram Charan's immense star power, ‘Peddi’ roared past the Rs 100 crore mark worldwide on its very first day. Amidst this phenomenal box office triumph, Ram Charan’s wife, entrepreneur Upasana Konidela, has been spotted joyously celebrating her husband's success with his fans, and the heartwarming videos have completely taken over social media.
According to Sacnilk, ‘Peddi’ has registered one of the biggest openings of the year. The film raked in approximately Rs 69 crore at the Indian box office. Combined with a robust performance in international markets, the film's worldwide first-day collection stands at a staggering Rs 112.49 crore. As the box office numbers rolled in, a video of Upasana Konidela celebrating the bumper opening quickly surfaced online and went viral.
Check out the video here:
Upasana celebrates the success of PEDDI😶🌫️
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In the delightful clip, Upasana can be seen celebrating the milestone by cutting a large, customized cake alongside eager fans. The festive cake prominently featured the film’s poster along with the words “Peddi Blockbuster”. Adding to the celebratory vibe, the cake was adorned with five stars, reflecting the positive audience response the film has managed to garner. Dressed elegantly in a simple pink kurta set, Upasana looked visibly thrilled as she interacted with well-wishers.
The celebration was nothing short of a grand event, with the video showcasing enthusiastic fans bursting firecrackers to mark the momentous occasion. Upasana was also seen sharing the joy with local children, feeding them pieces of the celebration cake while the gathered crowd continuously cheered and applauded.
This celebration was actually not the first time Upasana was seen cheering on her husband's latest cinematic venture. Prior to the cake-cutting event, another video of her went viral, capturing her watching ‘Peddi’ among roaring fans in a Hyderabad theatre. Joining the audience for a special screening, Upasana enthusiastically cheered during Ram Charan’s on-screen moments. The theatre was electric with excitement as fans showered the auditorium with confetti. In a gesture that won the hearts of netizens, Upasana was seen picking up scattered paper bits from the floor and joyously tossing them back into the air, fully immersing herself in the fan frenzy.
Directed by Buchi Babu Sana, ‘Peddi’ is a gritty sports action drama centred around a talented cricketer – played by Ram Charan – who hails from a neglected village in Vizianagaram. The plot follows the protagonist as various teams vie to recruit him for crucial matches. However, for Peddi, the sport of cricket is much more than just a game; it is his ultimate opportunity to bring dignity and recognition to his community. He navigates a series of intense challenges, determined to put his marginalized village on the map.
Adding to the film's star-studded appeal, the cast includes prominent names like Janhvi Kapoor, Shiva Rajkumar, Jagapathi Babu, Divyenndu, and Boman Irani in key roles. The magnum opus is backed by several major production banners. It is produced by Venkata Satish Kilaru under Vriddhi Cinemas, co-produced by Ishan Saksena under IVY Entertainment, and presented by Mythri Movie Makers and Sukumar Writings.
With its historic day-one numbers and unbridled fan enthusiasm, ‘Peddi’ is undeniably off to a blockbuster theatrical run.
