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Peddi story revealed: Ram Charan thanks Aamir Khan, Salman Khan for paving the way with Dangal, Sultan
On Monday, May 18, 2026, actor Ram Charan launched the trailer for the sports drama Peddi at Jio World Drive in Mumbai, directed by Buchi Babu Sana with music by composer AR Rahman.
Set in Vijayanagaram, Andhra Pradesh, Charan portrays a "crossover athlete" engaging in cricket, wrestling, and racing, with the narrative focusing on his journey to overcome class barriers and reach the international stage.
The production, helmed by Sana, features Janhvi Kapoor, Shiva Rajkumar, Jagapathi Babu, and Divyendu Sharma, while the song "Chikiri Chikiri" has crossed over 200 million views across platforms.
Following $100K in North America advance bookings within four hours, Peddi will premiere globally on June 3, 2026, before its worldwide theatrical release on June 4, 2026.
Filmmaker Sukumar reportedly visited the sets and was impressed by the film's vision, while the three-minute seven-second trailer provides a glimpse of the movie fans have awaited for two years.