Ram Charan Joins Elite Club of Tollywood Stars with Multiple ₹100 Crore Openers
Among all Telugu actors, Prabhas stands at the top of the list. The pan-India superstar has achieved six films with more than ₹100 crore opening day collections.
By: Priya Chowdhary Nuthalapti | 5 Jun 2026 11:40 AM ISTThe Telugu film industry has witnessed massive growth over the last few years. Thanks to pan-India releases, bigger budgets, and huge fan support, several Tollywood films are now opening with collections of over ₹100 crore worldwide on their first day.
Among all Telugu actors, Prabhas stands at the top of the list. The pan-India superstar has achieved six films with more than ₹100 crore opening day collections. Movies like Baahubali 2, Salaar and Kalki 2898 AD l helped him create a strong box office record. His popularity across India and overseas markets continues to grow with every release.
The second position is shared by Jr NTR and Ram Charan, who have both achieved this milestone twice. Jr NTR reached the mark with films like RRR and Devara. His strong fan base and powerful screen presence have made him one of the biggest crowd-pullers in Telugu cinema.
Ram Charan recently joined the elite club again with Peddi. According to trade reports, Peddi collected more than ₹100 crore worldwide on its opening day and reportedly crossed ₹135 crore gross. The film has become one of the biggest openings in the actor’s career and his strongest start since RRR. Trade analysts say the film benefited from strong advance bookings, fan excitement, and a wide pan-India release.
Stylish Star Allu Arjun is another actor on the list. He achieved a ₹100 crore opening with Pushpa 2, which created box office records across several markets. The film's success proved his popularity beyond Telugu-speaking audiences.
Power Star Pawan Kalyan also entered the club with one film crossing the ₹100 crore opening mark. His strong fan following continues to deliver impressive openings whenever his films hit theatres.
So current list of Tollywood actors with ₹100+ Crore Day 1 Openings include Prabhas with 6 Films, Jr NTR with 2 Films, Ram Charan with 2 Films, Allu Arjun with 1 Film and Pawan Kalyan with 1 Film
With Peddi's blockbuster opening, Ram Charan has once again proved his box office strength. Fans will now be watching closely to see how far the film can go in the coming weeks.
