Ram Charan on 'Peddi' release: 'Charity begins at home, appreciation starts here'
Synopsis
Post-Oscar, post-'RRR', Ram Charan is choosing to anchor himself at home. Ahead of 'Peddi' on 4 June, the star says 'charity begins at home' — a telling pivot from a global pan-India push back to the Telugu base that built him, even as Japan and LA queue up for Indian cinema.
Key Takeaways
Ram Charan's Telugu sports action drama 'Peddi' releases on 4 June .
The actor said appreciation from home audiences in Andhra Pradesh and Hyderabad matters most. 'Peddi' is directed by Buchi Babu Sana and stars Boman Irani , Shiva Rajkumar , Janhvi Kapoor , Jagapathi Babu and Divyenndu .
Ram Charan plays a 'crossover athlete' across cricket, wrestling and sprinting.
He and wife Upasana welcomed twins on 31 January , after firstborn Klin Kaara . 'Naatu Naatu' from 'RRR' (2022) won the Oscar , vaulting him to global fame.
Ram Charan, the pan-India star who rode to global fame after 'Naatu Naatu' from 'RRR' won an Oscar in 2022, says home audiences come first in his definition of success. Speaking ahead of the release of his Telugu sports action drama 'Peddi' on 4 June, the actor underlined that international acclaim is meaningful only when paired with acceptance from one's own people.
What Ram Charan said
Asked whether global recognition or love from home matters more, the 41-year-old actor said both carry weight but local affection takes precedence. “Both have its charm and of course, I would like to come back as a homeboy from Andhra Pradesh or my Hyderabad and charity begins at home. So you have to be appreciated at home first,” he said in an interview.
He added that reaching wider markets is its own reward. “And then, of course, reach to different markets, different countries, appreciating your work. It's beautiful to have somebody from Japan appreciate your work, somebody from LA… It's beautiful to reach out to a variety of audiences and know what they think about our Indian film,” Ram Charan said.
Inside 'Peddi'
Directed by Buchi Babu Sana, 'Peddi' casts Ram Charan as a 'crossover athlete' excelling in three disciplines — cricket, wrestling, and sprinting. The ensemble includes Boman Irani, Shiva Rajkumar, Janhvi Kapoor, Jagapathi Babu and Divyenndu. The Telugu sports action drama hits theatres on 4 June.
From 'Chirutha' to 'RRR'
Ram Charan made his acting debut with the 2007 action film 'Chirutha' and broke through with S. S. Rajamouli's 2009 fantasy-action film 'Magadheera'. He went on to headline 'Orange', 'Racha', 'Naayak', 'Yevadu', 'Govindudu Andarivadele' and 'Dhruva' across the next decade.
His critical turning point came with 'Rangasthalum' in 2018, followed by his global breakout in 'RRR', also directed by Rajamouli. The film's signature song 'Naatu Naatu' became the first Indian-film song to win an Oscar, cementing his crossover footprint.
A new chapter at home
The actor and his wife Upasana welcomed twins on 31 January, joining their firstborn Klin Kaara. Reportedly, the family milestone has shaped how Ram Charan is approaching the next phase of his career, with a sharper anchor in his Telugu home base even as he eyes wider markets.
What's next
'Peddi' is being closely watched as Ram Charan's first major theatrical outing since 'RRR', and a litmus test for how the post-Oscar momentum translates into homegrown box office. A strong opening in the Telugu states could set the tone for his next slate of pan-India bets.
Point of View
Telugu cinema's biggest names — him, Allu Arjun, Prabhas — have learnt that pan-India ambition without a rock-solid home opening is a risky bet. 'Peddi' is a return to his core market with a quintessentially Telugu sports drama, not another crossover spectacle. The real test isn't whether Japan or LA notices — it's whether the Andhra and Telangana box office still treats him as their own after three years of global press.
NationPress
19 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Ram Charan's 'Peddi' releasing?
'Peddi' releases in theatres on 4 June. It is a Telugu sports action drama directed by Buchi Babu Sana.
What role does Ram Charan play in 'Peddi'?
Ram Charan plays a 'crossover athlete' who excels in three sports — cricket, wrestling, and sprinting. It marks his first major theatrical release since 'RRR'.
Who else stars in 'Peddi'?
The film features Boman Irani, Shiva Rajkumar, Janhvi Kapoor, Jagapathi Babu and Divyenndu alongside Ram Charan in the lead.
What did Ram Charan say about global versus home audiences?
Ram Charan said both global acclaim and home appreciation matter, but love from home comes first. He said 'charity begins at home' and that he wants to return as a 'homeboy' from Andhra Pradesh and Hyderabad before being celebrated in markets like Japan or LA.
How many children does Ram Charan have?
Ram Charan and his wife Upasana have three children. They welcomed twins on 31 January, after the birth of their firstborn daughter Klin Kaara.
