Ram Charan's 'Peddi' wraps shoot; Chiranjeevi's on-set visit video released
Synopsis
Key Takeaways
The makers of director Buchi Babu Sana's rural action drama 'Peddi', headlined by Telugu star Ram Charan, released a behind-the-scenes video on Friday, 8 May, capturing Megastar Chiranjeevi's visit to the film's sets during production. The clip, shared by director Buchi Babu Sana on Instagram, shows Chiranjeevi interacting with the crew, including cinematographer Rathnavelu, director Sukumar, and Ram Charan himself.
What the video captures
The behind-the-scenes footage shows lighter moments on set, with Chiranjeevi filming as Buchi Babu Sana, Sukumar, and Ram Charan flex their biceps. In a candid exchange, Ram Charan jokingly remarks that director Buchi Babu Sana's muscles are larger than his own. Director Buchi Babu Sana captioned the post: "The BOSS and my GURU on sets of #Peddi... It's one of the best memories. And yes...I've built a bit of muscle with my Peddi's inspiration."
Shooting wrapped in early May
The film's production concluded on 1 May, as announced by cinematographer Rathnavelu on social media. In his post on X (formerly Twitter), Rathnavelu wrote: "It's a wrap for Mega power star @AlwaysRamCharan ! #Peddi -A Memorable journey. Working with #RC has been truly special." He further praised Ram Charan as "a powerhouse performer on screen and a wonderful friend off it."
The final sequence
Before the official wrap, the unit was filming the last song for 'Peddi' in late April. Sources had indicated the number would be a special musical sequence featuring Ram Charan, set to music by A.R. Rahman and shot in Hyderabad. The song was reported to include a surprise element designed to captivate audiences, combining elaborate choreography, grandeur sets, and Rahman's composition.
Release and cast details
'Peddi' is scheduled to release on 4 June. The film features Janhvi Kapoor as the female lead, with supporting roles from veteran actors Shiva Rajkumar, Jagapathi Babu, Divyenndu, and Boman Irani. The technical team includes cinematographer Rathnavelu, editor Navin Nooli, and production designer Avinash Kolla.
Anticipation builds ahead of release
The film has generated significant buzz since its announcement, with fans and industry observers tracking its progress closely. The combination of Ram Charan's star power, Buchi Babu Sana's direction, and A.R. Rahman's music has positioned 'Peddi' as one of the year's most anticipated Telugu releases. The on-set camaraderie captured in the newly released video underscores the collaborative spirit that shaped the production.
Megastar Chiranjeevi visits the sets of #Peddi pic.twitter.com/xTsSQN22Yd