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Peddi
Theatrical release poster
Directed byBuchi Babu Sana
Produced byVenkata Satish Kilaru
Ishan Saksena
Written byBuchi Babu Sana
Starring
Music byA. R. Rahman
CinematographyR. Rathnavelu
Edited byNaveen Nooli
Production
company
Vriddhi Cinemas
IVY Entertainment
Distributed byMythri Movie Makers
Sukumar Writings
Jio Studios (North India)
Release date
  • 4 June 2026 (2026-06-04)
CountryIndia
LanguageTelugu
Budget₹300 crore[1][2]

Peddi is an upcoming Indian Telugu-language sports action drama film written and directed by Buchi Babu Sana. It is 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. The film stars Ram Charan as the titular role, alongside Janhvi Kapoor, Shiva Rajkumar, Jagapathi Babu and Divyenndu.

The film began with the working title of RC16 in March 2024, with 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 until November 2025. The original score and soundtrack album are composed by A. R. Rahman.

The film is scheduled to be released theatrically on 4 June 2026.

Cast

Production

Development

In late-November 2022, Ram Charan confirmed his collaboration with Buchi Babu Sana for his next film.[3] It was produced by Venkata Satish Kilaru's Vriddhi Cinemas and Sukumar Writings, Mythri Movie Makers to be the distributors.[4] The film's crew and actors who were playing pivotal characters in the film were announced through individual publicity posters shared through the social media handles of the production house.[5] Accordingly, R. Rathnavelu was announced as the cinematographer.[6] In January 2024, A. R. Rahman was brought onboard to compose the background score and music to the film.[7] The production house scheduled auditions in Vizianagaram, Salur, Srikakulam and Visakhapatnam to rope in additional actors.[8] The film was launched under the working title RC16 on 20 March 2024 by Chiranjeevi in Hyderabad. The film was called out as a "rural, emotional and rustic journey" for the audience.[9] Charan underwent physical transformation for his role under fitness coach Shivoham Bhatt.[10] He learnt the Vizianagaram dialect for his role.[11]

Casting

Ram Charan was announced as the main lead.[3] Shiva Rajkumar confirmed joining the film in January 2024.[12] Jahnavi Kapoor was announced as the female lead alongside Charan on 6 March 2024.[13] Jagapathi Babu and Divyenndu joined the film in November 2024.[14][15] Vijay Sethupathi was offered a role but declined it, as he preferred to play a diversive role in subsequent films rather than reprising a father figure again as he did in Sana's Uppena (2021).[16] Boman Irani joined the cast in December 2025.[17] In April 2026, Shruti Haasan was roped in for a special appearance in a song.[18]

Filming

Principal photography commenced in Mysuru on 22 November 2024.[19] The director posted his picture with the film’s script in front of the Chamundeshwari Temple.[19] Aalim Hakim was roped in to design the look for Charan.[20] Kapoor stayed in Hyderabad through December 2024 to prepare for her character in the film.[21] A few scenes were filmed at the Bhoot Bungalow in Hyderabad for 10 days.[22] An action sequence was filmed near Moula Ali through five days in April 2025.[23] In May 2025, production designer Avinash Kolla and his team have built village resembling Vizianagram[24] in the outskirts of Hyderabad, where stunt and dramatic sequences were filmed.[24] The team has recreated the 1980s coastal town with detailed sets and period-specific props.[25] 30% of the filming was completed.[26] By October 2025, the crew filmed a romantic number in Sri Lanka.[27] In the Pune schedule, a dance number titled "Chikiri" choreographed by Jani Master[28] was filmed at Savalya Ghat.[29] 60% of the filming was completed, with the first half edited.[25] In December 2025, an action sequence choreographed by Sham Kaushal was filmed in a steel factory in Hyderabad.[30] It was face-off between Charan and Rajkumar.[30] In March 2026, Charan suffered a minor injury while filming an action sequence.[31] In April 2026, a special song featuring Shruti Haasan was filmed in Hyderabad.[32] Principal photography was wrapped by the end of April 2026.[33]

Music

The original score and soundtrack album are composed by A. R. Rahman. He finished composing three tracks for the film by March 2024.[34] The music rights were acquired by T-Series for ₹35 crore (US$4.9 million).[35]

The first single titled "Chikiri Chikiri" was released on 7 November 2025.[36] The second single titled "Rai Rai Raa Raa" was released on 2 March 2026.[37]

Track listing
No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Chikiri Chikiri"BalajiMohit Chauhan4:33
2."Rai Rai Raa Raa"Anantha SreeramA. R. Rahman4:27

Release

Theatrical

Peddi is scheduled for a theatrical release on 4 June 2026.[38] Originally, it was scheduled to release on 27 March 2026, coinciding with Charan's birthday,[11] however it was postponed due to unfinished production work.[39] Later, the release date got shifted to 30 April 2026.[40] However, director Sana revealed at the Telugu pre-release event of Kara that it will be postponed to 25 June 2026,[41][42] before preponing to it's current release date.[43]

Marketing

In March 2025, the title of the film was announced as Peddi.[44] The first official poster was released on that day. Additionally, a one-minute video teaser released on 6 April 2025, which introduces Charan in a rugged look, sporting long beard and nose ring.[45]

Home media

The post-theatrical digital streaming rights of the film were acquired by Netflix.[46]

References

  1. ↑ "Ram Charan's PEDDI To Cost Rs300 Crore?". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 12 July 2025.
  2. ↑ "Ram Charan's Peddi becomes one of the costliest Telugu films, See the budget". MoneyControl. Retrieved 15 July 2025.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Ram Charan's next is with 'Upenna' director Buchi Babu Sana". The Hindu. 28 November 2022. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 8 November 2025.
  4. ↑ "RC 16: Ram Charan announces new pan-India film, a sports drama directed by Buchi Babu Sana". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 28 November 2022.
  5. ↑ "Ram Charan To Resume Shooting For His New Movie #RC16 Soon". Times Now. 8 December 2024. Retrieved 8 November 2025.
  6. ↑ Sistu, Suhas (24 February 2024). "Rathnavelu comes on board for Ram Charan-Buchibabu film". The Hans India. Retrieved 8 November 2025.
  7. ↑ OnlineNews, The Hindu (6 January 2024). "AR Rahman to compose for director Buchi Babu Sana's film with Ram Charan". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 8 November 2025.
  8. ↑ "Makers of 'RC16' talent hunt for aspiring actors to get a chance to be featured in the film". The Times of India. 1 February 2024. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 8 November 2025.
  9. ↑ Ramachandran, Naman (20 March 2024). "'RRR' Star Ram Charan's 16th Film Launched by Chiranjeevi". Variety. Retrieved 8 November 2025.
  10. ↑ "Ram Charan Transforming Into Beast Mode; Preps Up For Macho Look In #RC 16". Times Now. 17 September 2024. Retrieved 8 November 2025.
  11. ↑ 11.0 11.1 Today, Telangana (9 April 2025). "Makers of Ram Charan's 'Peddi' promise epic film after overwhelming response to first glimpse". Telangana Today. Retrieved 8 November 2025.
  12. ↑ "Shiva Rajkumar confirms joining the cast of Ram Charan's RC 16 with Buchi Babu Sana". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 5 January 2024.
  13. ↑ "Janhvi Kapoor joins Ram Charan in her second Telugu film RC 16: Mythri Movie Makers announces on her 27th birthday". Hindustan Times. 6 March 2024. Retrieved 8 November 2025.
  14. ↑ "Jagapathi Babu elated about his role in RC 16". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 17 January 2025.
  15. ↑ "Ram Charan starrer 'RC16' team welcomes THIS 'Mirzapur' star aboard in the film". Times of India. 30 November 2024.
  16. ↑ "Vijay Sethupathi declined a role in 'RC16' due to THIS reason: reports". The Times of India. 28 August 2024. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 8 November 2025.
  17. ↑ "Boman Irani Joins the Cast Of Ram Charan's 'Peddi'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 30 December 2025.
  18. ↑ "Peddi: Shruti Haasan shoots with Ram Charan for a special song; her gold-clad look gets leaked sparking buzz". Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 30 April 2026.
  19. ↑ 19.0 19.1 OnlineNews, The Hindu (23 November 2024). "'RC 16': Ram Charan-Janhvi Kapoor film goes on floors in Mysuru; Jagapathi Babu joins the cast". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 8 November 2025.
  20. ↑ M, Suman (25 November 2024). "A Sneak-peek Of Charan's Look In RC16". Gulte. Retrieved 8 November 2025.
  21. ↑ "Janhvi Kapoor takes a break from shooting RC 16; visits Hanuman temple in Hyderabad. Watch". Hindustan Times. 7 November 2024. Retrieved 8 November 2025.
  22. ↑ Sistu, Suhas (7 December 2024). "Ram Charangears up for 'RC16'shoot resumption after a small break". www.thehansindia.com. Retrieved 8 November 2025.
  23. ↑ Prakash, B. V. S. (7 April 2025). "Ram Charan Resumes PEDDI Shoot with Intense Scenes in Moula Ali". www.deccanchronicle.com. Retrieved 8 November 2025.
  24. ↑ 24.0 24.1 "Makers of Ram Charan's Peddi Recreate Vizianagaram Town | Filmfare.com". www.filmfare.com. Retrieved 8 November 2025.
  25. ↑ 25.0 25.1 "BTS of Ram Charan's cliff-edge dance in Peddi film goes viral, fans react". The Times of India. 12 October 2025. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 8 November 2025.
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  28. ↑ "Ram Charan Travels To Pune, To Shoot A Grand Song Sequence For Peddi". News18. Archived from the original on 8 October 2025. Retrieved 8 November 2025.
  29. ↑ "Janhvi Kapoor, Ram Charan Trek 45 Minutes for 'Chikiri Chikiri' Song | Filmfare.com". www.filmfare.com. Retrieved 7 December 2025.
  30. ↑ 30.0 30.1 Jha, Subhash (26 July 2020). "Sham Kaushal Roped For Action Sequence In 'Peddi'". Cinema Express. Retrieved 7 December 2025.
  31. ↑ "Ram Charan's team, Peddi unit confirm actor sustained injury while shooting action sequence; takes no break". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 25 March 2026.
  32. ↑ "Shruti Haasan Joins Ram Charan for Special Dance Number". Filmfare.com. Retrieved 22 April 2026.
  33. ↑ "'Peddi' update: Ram Charan starrer sports drama wraps up shoot; cinematographer hails working with 'RRR' star 'truly special'". Times of India. Retrieved 1 May 2026.
  34. ↑ "RC 16: AR Rahman finished composing three songs for the Ram Charan starrer". The Times of India. 29 March 2024. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 8 November 2025.
  35. ↑ "Ram Charan's Peddi Audio Rights Set a New Record". Deccan Chronicle. Archived from the original on 2 April 2025. Retrieved 2 April 2025.
  36. ↑ "'Peddi' song: 'Chikiri Chikri' decoded; AR Rahman and Buchi Babu Sana reveal how Ram Charan's love song was born". The Times of India. Retrieved 7 November 2025.
  37. ↑ "Ram Charan sets screen ablaze with graceful moves in 'Rai Rai Raa Raa' from Peddi". Cinema Express. 3 March 2026. Retrieved 11 April 2026.
  38. ↑ "Ram Charan's Peddi finally locks a release date in June. Read details here". India Today. Retrieved 1 May 2026.
  39. ↑ "'Peddi': Ram Charan and Janhvi Kapoor starrer's release to be postponed again - Reports". The Times of India. 26 February 2026. Retrieved 11 April 2026.
  40. ↑ "Ram Charan's 'Peddi' to now hit screens on April 30!". India Tribune. 4 February 2026. Retrieved 11 April 2026.
  41. ↑ "Buchi Babu Sana Locks Peddi Release Date for June 25". Deccan Chronicle. 27 April 2026. Retrieved 27 April 2026.
  42. ↑ "Ram Charan's Peddi Postponed Once Again, Now Eyeing June Release". NDTV. Retrieved 15 April 2026.
  43. ↑ "Ram Charan's Peddi locks June 4 release hours after Mythri's Jetlee boycott statement". The Indian Express. Retrieved 1 May 2026.
  44. ↑ "'RC 16': Ram Charan's film titled 'Peddi'; first look out". The Hindu. 27 March 2025. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 8 November 2025.
  45. ↑ "'Peddi' makers thank fans for overwhelming response to Ram Charan's first glimpse; confirm March 2026 release". The Times of India. 9 April 2025. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 8 November 2025.
  46. ↑ "Ram Charan-Janhvi Kapoor's RC16 Faces Delay As Netflix Bags Streaming Rights: Report". News18. 23 March 2025. Archived from the original on 23 March 2025. Retrieved 27 March 2025.

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