Peddi (2026)

Original title

పెద్ది

Directed by

Buchi Babu Sana

Genre

action, drama

Country

India

Runtime

3h 09m

Rated

NR

Rating

6.1 of 10 from 54 voters

Elsewhere

IMDb

How it feels

A sports action drama following a determined athlete facing personal and professional challenges. The story focuses on his journey and the conflicts he must overcome.

action-packeddramaticintenseemotionalsports-drivenfast-pacedexciting

What happens

Peddi is a 2026 Indian Telugu-language sports action drama film written and directed by Buchi Babu Sana. Produced by Venkata Satish Kilaru under Vriddhi Cinemas and co-produced by Ishan Saksena under IVY Entertainment and presented by Mythri Movie Makers and Sukumar Writings, it stars Ram Charan in the titular role, alongside Shiva Rajkumar, Janhvi Kapoor and Jagapathi Babu. The film was announced under the working title of RC16 in March 2024, with the official title being announced as Peddi in March 2025. Principal photography commenced in Mysuru on 22 November 2024, with filming taking place in Hyderabad, Colombo, Kanyakumari, and Pune. Filming concluded by the end of April 2026. The original score and soundtrack are composed by A. R. Rahman. The film was released theatrically on 4 June 2026 in standard, IMAX, 4DX, D-Box, ScreenX, ICE, PXL, MX4D, Dolby Cinema, and EPIQ formats to mixed reviews, with praise for Ram Charan, Shiva Rajkumar, and Jagapathi Babu's performances and criticism for some scenes featuring Janhvi Kapoor, the screenplay, and the film's runtime. After its theatrical release in June 2026, Peddi drew widespread criticism over the portrayal of its female lead, Achiyyamma (played by Janhvi Kapoor). Viewers, critics, and several members of the film industry objected to certain scenes, camera angles, and close-up shots, arguing that they objectified the character and undermined her role in the story. The backlash triggered broader discussions on the representation of women in Indian cinema. In response, director Buchi Babu Sana issued a public apology, stating that the filmmakers had no intention of disrespecting women and acknowledging that some scenes had caused discomfort. He announced that the controversial portions would be modified or removed, emphasizing that "every woman deserves to be portrayed with dignity." (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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