Mumbai, Jan 6 (NationPress) Actor Ram Charan shared heartfelt birthday greetings for music legend A.R. Rahman, thanking him for the enchanting musical contributions to his upcoming film Peddi.

Ram posted on Instagram, showcasing a memorable image with Rahman, who celebrated his 59th birthday on Tuesday. He expressed his wishes for the Oscar-winning composer’s well-being, joy, and “unending music”.

“Happy Birthday to @arrahman sir! May this year bless you with excellent health, joy, and endless music. #ChikiriChikiri was merely the start. I'm truly grateful, sir, for the magic you've created for #Peddi,” he conveyed.

Regarding Peddi, the film is helmed by Buchi Babu Sana. Initially referred to as RC16, it was officially titled Peddi in March 2025. Ram Charan stars in the lead role alongside Janhvi Kapoor, with an ensemble cast that includes Shiva Rajkumar, Jagapathi Babu, and Divyenndu.

The film’s original score and soundtrack are crafted by A.R. Rahman, with a release date set for March 27, 2026.

In the meantime, Rahman, affectionately known as “Isai Puyal” and the “Mozart of Madras”, has received six National Film Awards, two Academy Awards, two Grammy Awards, a BAFTA Award, a Golden Globe Award, and the Padma Bhushan.

Rahman began his film scoring journey in the early 1990s with the Tamil film Roja. He later composed numerous tracks for Tamil cinema, including Bombay, Kaadhalan, Thiruda Thiruda, and Gentleman directed by S. Shankar.

His first Hollywood score was for the comedy Couples Retreat in 2009, while his work for Slumdog Millionaire won him accolades for Best Original Score and Best Original Song at the 81st Academy Awards.

In 2006, Stanford University recognized his contributions to global music. He received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Rotary Club of Madras in 2008, and in 2009 was named one of the world's 100 most influential people by Time. In 2017, he ventured into directing and writing with the film Le Musk.