Peddi

Peddi
Pre-release poster
Directed by	Buchi Babu Sana
Written by	Buchi Babu Sana
Produced by	Venkata Satish Kilaru
Starring	Ram Charan Shiva Rajkumar Janhvi Kapoor Divyendu Sharma Jagapathi Babu
Cinematography	R. Rathnavelu
Edited by	Navin Nooli
Music by	A. R. Rahman
Production company	Vriddhi Cinemas
Distributed by	Mythri Movie Makers Sukumar Writings
Release date	27 March 2026 (2026-03-27)
Country	India
Language	Telugu

Peddi is an upcoming Indian Telugu-language sports action drama film written and directed by Buchi Babu Sana and produced by Venkata Satish Kilaru. ^[1] The film stars Ram Charan in the lead role, alongside Shiva Rajkumar, Janhvi Kapoor, Divyendu Sharma and Jagapathi Babu in pivotal roles. ^[2]

The film's music is composed by A. R. Rahman, with cinematography by R. Rathnavelu. Peddi is scheduled to be released on 27 March 2026. ^{[3] [4]}

Cast

• Ram Charan
• Shiva Rajkumar
• Janhvi Kapoor
• Divyendu Sharma
• Jagapathi Babu

Production

The film was initially referred to as RC16. Directed by Buchi Babu Sana, who made his debut with Uppena (2021), the film is planned as a large-scale sports drama set in a rural backdrop. ^[2]

The film was officially launched with a muhurtham on 20 March 2024 in Hyderabad. The event was attended by Chiranjeevi, Boney Kapoor, Sukumar, and other notable guests. Chiranjeevi sounded the clapboard, while Allu Aravind handed over the script to the film’s team. Janhvi Kapoor was cast as the female lead, marking her second Telugu film after Devara (2024). ^[5] The film's technical crew includes R. Rathnavelu as the cinematographer, Navin Nooli as the editor, and Avinash Kolla as the production designer. ^[6]

The film's official title was announced as Peddi on 27 March 2025, coinciding with Ram Charan's 40th birthday. ^{[7] [8]} To mark the occasion, the first-look posters were released. The first poster presents Charan in a rugged appearance with messy hair, an unkempt beard, and a nose ring, wearing a red-striped outfit while smoking a cigar. The second poster depicts him holding an old cricket bat in a rustic village stadium under floodlights, suggesting the film’s sports-centric theme. ^[2]

Principal photography of the film has been ongoing. ^{[9] [10]}

Music

The film's music is composed by A. R. Rahman, The music rights were acquired by T-Series. ^{[11] [12]}

Marketing

The film's teaser trailer was released on 6 April 2025, coinciding with Sri Rama Navami. ^{[13] [14] [3] [15]}

Release

Peddi was initially expected to release in 2025 but has reportedly been postponed to 27 March 2026 in original Telugu and also dubbed version in Hindi, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam. ^{[3] [4]} Netflix has acquired the post-theatrical streaming rights for the film. ^{[16] [17]}

References

1. "Peddi First Look: Ram Charan, With A Nose Ring, Looks Unrecognisable". NDTV . 27 March 2025. Retrieved 27 March 2025.
2. "RC16 officially titled Peddi: Ram Charan's rugged first look unveiled on birthday, see here". The Indian Express . 27 March 2025. Retrieved 27 March 2025.
3. "Ram Charan's Peddi First Shot Glimpse Out, Release Date Locked". Deccan Chronicle . Retrieved 6 April 2025.
4. "Peddi First Shot Celebrates Ram Charan's Rugged, Massy Avatar; Film To Release On March 27, 2026". Times Now . Retrieved 6 April 2025.
5. "RC 16 officially launched". Cinema Express . 20 March 2024. Retrieved 27 March 2025.
6. "Ram Charan as Peddi, First look unveiled". Telugu Cinema . 27 March 2025. Retrieved 27 March 2025.
7. "RC16 is officially titled Peddi; Ram Charan's first look featuring his rugged and fierce avatar from sports drama is OUT". Pinkvilla . 27 March 2025. Retrieved 27 March 2025.
8. "Peddi: Ram Charan-Buchi Babu Sana's 'RC 16' gets official title; First look unveiled". The Hindu . 27 March 2025. ISSN   0971-751X . Retrieved 27 March 2025.
9. "Ram Charan's RC16 Goes on Floors, Janhvi Kapoor Sends Good Wishes as Director Buchi Babu Shares Update from Mysore". ETV Bharat News. 22 November 2024. Retrieved 27 March 2025.
10. Rawal, Sugandha (7 November 2024). "Janhvi Kapoor takes a break from shooting RC 16; visits Hanuman temple in Hyderabad". Hindustan Times . Retrieved 27 March 2025.
11. "Ram Charan's Peddi Audio Rights Set a New Record". Deccan Chronicle . Retrieved 2 April 2025.
12. "T-Series bags music rights of Ram Charan, Janhvi Kapoor's film Peddi". Filmfare . Retrieved 2 April 2025.
13. Lubna Khan. "Peddi: Ram Charan Is 'Super Pumped' After Watching First Shot Glimpse, Says Fans 'Will Love It'". News 18 . Retrieved 5 April 2025.
14. "You will love it, says Ram Charan about the first shot of 'Peddi'". The Times of India . Retrieved 5 April 2025.
15. Neeshita Nyayapati. "Peddi glimpse and release date: Ram Charan is unstoppable as cricketer in rustic drama. Watch". Hindustan Times . Retrieved 6 April 2025.
16. "Ram Charan-Janhvi Kapoor's RC16 Faces Delay As Netflix Bags Streaming Rights: Report". News18. 23 March 2025. Retrieved 27 March 2025.
17. "RC16: Ram Charan starrer's release date gets postponed after Netflix buys streaming rights for movie; REPORT". Pinkvilla . 22 March 2025. Retrieved 27 March 2025.

External links

• Peddi at IMDb