The hype surrounding Peddi continues to grow after Kannada superstar Shivraj Kumar made a strong statement about the film and Ram Charan’s performance. During a recent media interaction promoting the movie, Shivraj Kumar revealed that he strongly believes Ram Charan could win a National Award through Peddi.
The pan-Indian film starring Ram Charan is scheduled for a grand worldwide theatrical release on 4 June 2026.
Peddi Movie Release Date
| Movie | Release Date | Languages |
|---|---|---|
| Peddi | 4 June 2026 | Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, Hindi |
The Malayalam and Tamil versions of the film will be distributed in Kerala and Tamil Nadu by Think Studios.
Shivraj Kumar About Peddi
Kannada superstar Shivraj Kumar, who plays the important role of Gour Naidu in the movie, praised both the story and Ram Charan’s dedication to the role.
According to Shivraj Kumar:
- Peddi has an extraordinary storyline,
- Ram Charan has undergone a major physical transformation,
- and the actor worked with complete dedication for nearly two years.
The veteran actor stated that Ram Charan completely immersed himself into the character with honesty and commitment, which he believes could lead to a National Award-winning performance.
About Gour Naidu Character
Shivraj Kumar revealed that his character Gour Naidu has:
- a strong purpose,
- emotional depth,
- and an interesting relationship with Peddi.
He described the bond between Peddi and Gour Naidu as emotional, affectionate, and highly impactful for audiences.
Peddi Promises Action, Drama and Sports Elements
The makers are presenting Peddi on a massive cinematic scale combining:
- action,
- drama,
- romance,
- thrill,
- and emotional storytelling.
Sports also play an important role in the narrative, including:
- cricket,
- wrestling,
- and running.
According to Shivraj Kumar, the climax sequence is one of the major highlights of the movie and is designed for a powerful theatrical experience.
Peddi Cast
The film features a strong pan-Indian ensemble cast.
| Actor | Role/Industry |
|---|---|
| Ram Charan | Lead Role |
| Janhvi Kapoor | Female Lead |
| Shivraj Kumar | Gour Naidu |
| Divyenndu Sharma | Supporting Role |
| Jagapathi Babu | Supporting Role |
| Boman Irani | Supporting Role |
Peddi Technical Crew
| Department | Name |
|---|---|
| Writer & Director | Buchi Babu Sana |
| Producer | Venkata Satish Kilaru |
| Banner | Vriddhi Cinemas |
| Presentation | Mythri Movie Makers, Sukumar Writings |
| Co-Producer | Ishan Saksena |
| Executive Producer | V. Y. Praveen Kumar |
| Cinematography | Rathnavelu |
| Music | A.R. Rahman |
| Editor | Navin Nooli |
| Production Design | Avinash Kolla |
| Marketing | First Show |
Ram Charan’s Transformation Becoming a Major Talking Point
One of the biggest talking points surrounding Peddi is Ram Charan’s intense transformation for the role. Fans have already started discussing the actor’s rugged look, physical makeover, and emotional performance shown in promotional materials.
The movie is being positioned as one of the biggest Telugu pan-Indian releases of 2026.
