On the auspicious occasion of Ram Navami, April 6, 2025, the makers of Peddi dropped the much-anticipated teaser, titled Peddi First Shot, sending fans into a frenzy. Global Star Ram Charan, known for his powerhouse performances in films like RRR, stuns in a rugged, never-seen-before avatar in this village-based sports action drama directed by Buchi Babu Sana. The 1-minute-5-second glimpse, released in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, and Hindi, has already amassed millions of views, setting a new benchmark for anticipation.
The teaser opens with Charan striding onto a dusty field, exuding raw intensity with long hair, an untamed beard, a nose ring, and a beedi in hand. His powerful dialogue, “Edaina ee nela mida unnapude seseyala” (loosely translated as “I must do whatever I want as long as I’m alive”), sets the tone for a character driven by passion and defiance. The clip builds to a crescendo, culminating in an iconic cricket shot where Charan smashes a ball out of the stadium, hinting at the film’s sports-centric narrative rooted in rural Andhra Pradesh.
Directed by Buchi Babu Sana, known for Uppena, Peddi promises a gripping tale of identity and community pride, set in the 1980s. The ensemble cast, including Janhvi Kapoor, Shiva Rajkumar, Jagapathi Babu, and Divyendu Sharma, adds to the excitement. With AR Rahman’s music, R Rathnavelu’s cinematography, and high production values backed by Mythri Movie Makers, Sukumar Writings, and Vriddhi Cinemas, the film is poised to be a cinematic spectacle.
Fans on X have hailed Charan’s transformation, with posts calling the teaser “goosebump-inducing” and praising the “raw, rustic visuals.” The teaser’s Hindi version, featuring Charan’s own dubbing, has also garnered praise for its authentic accent. Despite some criticism for limited glimpses of the female lead, Janhvi Kapoor, the overwhelming response underscores Peddi’s potential to be a pan-India hit.
Mark your calendars for March 27, 2026, when Peddi hits theaters globally. With its intense first look and high-octane teaser, Ram Charan’s 16th film is already shaping up to be a game-changer.
