At the trailer launch of , Ram Charan recalled that his father, Chiranjeevi and Janhvi Kapoor’s mother Sridevi had worked together in the past, and he mentioned that it had been a long-standing wish for their families and fans to see him and Janhvi share the screen. “It is like a nostalgic thing for all of us and this pair will not disappoint you guys. She’s done her best.”
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Speaking more about his pairing with Janhvi, Charan said that she is a very “diligent person.” He praised Janhvi for her hard work, mentioning that while he was busy shooting for 85 consecutive days, she had been rehearsing a song on the last day of filming. He said that she has performed much better than him and called her a “Chupa Rustam.”
Chiranjeevi praises Peddi
Ram also revealed that his father has highly praised Peddi after seeing a few glimpses and called it a rare, once-in-a-decade movie on par with epics like Magadheera and RRR.
Meanwhile, Chiranjeevi and Sridevi shared the screen in the 1990 Telugu blockbuster Jagadeka Veerudu Athiloka Sundari. Directed by K Raghavendra Rao with music by Ilaiyaraaja, the socio-fantasy film is celebrated as one of Telugu cinema’s most iconic and successful productions. Memorable dance sequences and timeless performances, especially in songs like Abbani Tiyyani Debba, continue to be cherished by fans to date.
About Peddi
Peddi is an upcoming pan-Indian rural sports-action drama set in 1980s Andhra Pradesh. The film follows Peddi Pehelwan, played by Ram Charan, a passionate wrestler who uses local sports to bring his divided village together. He faces a formidable rival, fighting not just for victory but to safeguard the pride and spirit of his community. Directed by Buchi Babu Sana, the film will hit cinemas on June 4, 2026.