In a thrilling news update that has left the Telugu film industry buzzing, one of the most renowned actors in Indian cinema, Ram Charan, posted a strong statement to his fans in the United Kingdom:
“Believe me, Peddi is better than Rangasthalam.”
This daring comparison is no trivial assertion. Rangasthalam (2018) was not just Charan’s career-best work, but also a critical and box office hit. For Ram Charan to claim Peddi outshines that standard says much about the faith he has in the new venture.
Peddi has shot 30% so far, and with each new reveal, hype surrounding the movie keeps increasing.
A Fresh Story with Powerhouse Talent
Directed by Buchi Babu Sana, director of the National Award-winning hit Uppena in 2021, Peddi is an action sports drama with high emotional stakes and rural intensity. Casts Ram Charan in his rugged, massy avatar, which is set to strike a deep chord among the audience.
The film is reported to be about sports, caste, and community pride, with high emotional drama, an aspect that Buchi Babu is skilled at presenting. While official plot information is kept secret, sources indicate the film will have a multi-layered narrative with action, athleticism, and social commentary.
Janhvi Kapoor is co-starring with Ram Charan for the first time. The movie also features a talented ensemble cast like Shiva Rajkumar, Divyendu Sharma, and Jagapathi Babu. Peddi is turning out to be one of the boldest Telugu films in recent years with such an illustrious cast.
Ram Charan’s Dedication and Vision
In one interaction with his UK fans, Charan spoke about how much he’s attached to Peddi. The actor, who’s famous for his commitment to characters and transitions, is said to have taken physical training to fit into the sportsman part of the character, and his appearance in the movie is styled to show a rugged, earthy, and aggressive personality.
“I’ve given my heart to this project,” Charan told fans, “and believe me, this film will leave a deeper impact than Rangasthalam. It’s more emotional, more rooted, and more powerful.”
This comparison to Rangasthalam—a film that won national awards and redefined Charan’s career—has fans eagerly waiting to see how Peddi will measure up or even surpass those expectations.
Buchi Babu Sana’s Vision
Buchi Babu Sana, who created a splash with his first Uppena, is famous for emotionally charged stories packaged in rural settings. With Peddi, he is said to be working on a larger canvas while sticking to his storytelling style.
He is assembling a dream technical crew consisting of cinematographer R. Rathnavelu, who handled Rangasthalam, and Oscar-winning music director A.R. Rahman, whose music is set to take the soul of the film to greater heights. This is Rahman’s first big Telugu collaboration with Ram Charan and Buchi Babu Sana, and hence one of the most discussed musical collaborations in recent times.
Rahman has already started writing, and sources indicate that the movie will have a combination of folk-rooted melodies, anthemic sports scores, and sentiment-based background scores that provide depth to the narrative.
30% Completed: What’s Next?
30% of the shoot is over, and the team has finished it, shooting key scenes between Ram Charan already. The shoot took place in isolated rural settings, specially created sports sets, and aesthetically pleasing locations that befit the scale and intensity of the story.
The sequel shoot will commence shortly, with adrenaline-pumping action scenes and sentimental moments to be shot in the next few months. The film is scheduled for release on March 27, 2026, and the producers are contemplating a pan-India release, with dubs in several languages to reach Charan’s extensive fan base.
Producer Venkata Satish Kilaru is financing the film under an enormous budget, making Peddi one of Telugu’s priciest productions in the current making. Having high production values, engaging content, and star cast, the film is positioned to achieve box-office success coupled with critical applause.
Peddi vs. Rangasthalam: An Actual Challenge?
Comparisons with Rangasthalam are inescapable, particularly since that movie proved to be the career-defining moment for Ram Charan. Sukumar’s Rangasthalam presented Charan as an emotionally grounded character with a rural setting. It received both critical and mass acceptance, earning over ₹200 crore globally.
By referring to Peddi a notch higher than that, Charan has not just raised expectations but also shown confidence in the content and work of Buchi Babu Sana and the team. Fans, of course, are waiting with bated breath for the teaser, first look, and finally the trailer to check how the claim stands.
Online communities and fan clubs have already begun comparing and guessing the film’s theme, style, and visual treatment. Several fans have noted that Peddi could potentially have a grittier and richer storyline than Rangasthalam’s somewhat linear revenge story.
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Conclusion
As the production of Peddi continues in full swing, the film has already succeeded in grabbing massive attention across the industry and audience circles. With 30% of the shoot completed, a visionary director, a powerhouse lead in Ram Charan, and top-tier technical support, Peddi is shaping up to be a potential milestone not just for Charan but for Telugu cinema as a whole.
If Ram Charan’s words are anything to be believed, Peddi might be more than just a movie—it might be an emotion, an emotion that strikes a chord in the hearts of fans, as Rangasthalam did—but on a much bigger and more
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