Peddi
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Following the global sensation of RRR, Global Star Ram Charan returns to a rugged, rooted look in “Peddi”. Written and directed by Buchi Babu Sana (Uppena fame) with a thunderous score by Oscar-winner A. R. Rahman, this emotional sports action-drama is a massive crowd-pleaser that is shattering box office records across India.
1. About the Movie – The Plot
Set in 1980s rural Andhra Pradesh, the story follows Peddi Pehelwan (Ram Charan), a spirited villager who unites his community through intense sporting contests. When systemic injustice, local corruption, and a devastating personal tragedy strike his family, Peddi turns sports into his primary weapon, fighting to secure a lawful identity, justice, and pride for his entire village.
🏋️♂️ Shifting Gears for a Raw Character
Did You Know? To portray the character of a 1980s Pehelwan (traditional wrestler), Ram Charan underwent a dramatic physical transformation. Moving completely away from modern lean bodybuilding gym routines, he spent months working out with traditional heavy wooden clubs (Jodis/Mudgals) and adjusted his body structure to perfectly reflect an old-school clay-pit fighter!
Cast and Crew
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The Powerhouse: Ram Charan delivers a career-defining performance in the titular role, changing his complete physique and screen presence.
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Female Lead: Janhvi Kapoor (as Achiyamma).
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The Antagonist/Rivals: Jagapathi Babu, Shiva Rajkumar, and Divyenndu play crucial, high-tension roles.
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Supporting Stars: Boman Irani and a special musical cameo appearance by Shruti Haasan.
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Director & Writer: Buchi Babu Sana.
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Music & Background Score: A. R. Rahman (The songs “Chikiri Chikiri” and “Rai Rai Raa Raa” are already massive hits).
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Cinematography: R. Rathnavelu (Capturing the dusty, golden-tinted rural 80s aesthetic perfectly).
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Editor: Naveen Nooli.
Release Date and Details
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Theatrical Release: Released globally on June 4, 2026 (in standard, IMAX, 4DX, and Dolby Cinema formats).
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Box Office Hype: The movie opened to phenomenal numbers, racking up over ₹19.5 crore in advance bookings alone on opening day.
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Genre: Sports Action / Rural Drama.
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Running Time: 3 hours 9 minutes (189 minutes—a mega-action spectacle).
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Language: Original Telugu (released alongside dubbed versions in Malayalam, Tamil, Hindi, and Kannada).
OTT Release Date & Platform
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OTT Platform: The official digital rights are rumored to be bagged by a major global streaming giant, though the official partner logo hasn’t been flashed on the screens yet.
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Expected Release: Given the massive budget (estimated around ₹300-350 crores), the film will hold a strict 8-week theatrical window. Expect its OTT premiere around late July or early August 2026.
Tips for Audiences
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Ram Charan’s Transformation: His physical commitment and raw emotional acting in the second half are generating huge positive reviews.
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Musical Highs: A. R. Rahman’s background score gives serious goosebumps during the sports/wrestling and stadium confrontation blocks.
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Pacing Notice: Because it is a 3-hour long epic movie, the first half spends detailed time building up the village politics before launching full throttle into sports action after the interval.
