TL;DR: Ram Charan completes 18 years in the film industry and unveils his upcoming film Peddi, a big-budget sports action drama set for release in March 2026. The film has gained massive buzz with tributes from fans and a heartfelt message from his father Chiranjeevi.
📌 Key Highlights: Ram Charan’s 18-Year Film Journey
- Ram Charan debuted in 2007 with Chirutha, earning the Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut - South.
- Achieved major success with Magadheera, Rangasthalam, and RRR, the latter gaining international acclaim with its Oscar-winning song "Naatu Naatu".
- Known for versatility and box office success across action, drama, and historical genres.
- Celebrated by fans and industry peers with the trending hashtag #18YearsOfRAMCHARANsGlory.
🎬 New Film Peddi Unveiled
- Peddi is a pan-India sports action drama directed by Buchi Babu Sana (Uppena).
- Set in 1980s rural Andhra Pradesh, the story follows Peddi, a spirited villager and athlete who unites his community through cricket.
- Ram Charan plays the lead in multiple avatars, including a rugged, beedi-smoking villager.
- Janhvi Kapoor stars as the female lead; supporting cast includes Shiva Rajkumar, Jagapathi Babu, and Divyenndu Sharma.
- A.R. Rahman composes the music; cinematography by R. Rathnavelu.
🎥 Production and Release Details
- Budget estimated between ₹250-300 crore; one of the most expensive Telugu films to date.
- Shooting is 50% complete; full wrap expected by November 2025.
- Digital rights reportedly sold to Netflix for ₹105-130 crore.
- Scheduled for global theatrical release on March 27, 2026 (Ram Charan’s birthday).
💬 Celebrations and Tributes
- A special Peddi poster was released to mark the 18-year milestone.
- Chiranjeevi shared an emotional message:
- Peddi is seen as a comeback and career-defining role for Charan, blending mass appeal with emotional storytelling.
