Peddi Sports Drama Story And Rating: Will Ram Charan’s ‘Peddi’ become the biggest hit of his career? Will this unheard story of the village win hearts? Will this cricket-wrestling combo be a blast at the box office? Will the emotional climax change everything? Or will slow pacing prevent this? Is Ram Charan’s career-best role worth watching?
Superstar Ram Charan and director Butchi Babu Sana’s film ‘Peddi’ comes out as an emotional sports drama. This is not just a sports drama but the story of a village which does not exist in government records. Here the battle of identity, struggle and dreams has been shown through sports like cricket and wrestling. Ram Charan’s career-best performance amidst the unique combination of cricket, wrestling and running emerges as the biggest strength of the film. However, the slow pacing of the story and some logic gaps do not allow it to be completely perfect. Still the climax makes it stronger.
What is the story of ‘Peddi’?
‘Peddi’ is the story of a village in Vizianagaram in the 1990s, which does not exist in government records. Ram Charan is a “cricketer-for-hire” here, who plays in any team for money. But his life changes when he joins Jagapathi Babu’s character Appalasuri’s dream of building a railway station in his village. The story further becomes a fight for identity and respect through sports and conflict, which also adds twists like wrestling and running. To know the complete story you will have to watch the film.
How is the performance of ‘Peddi’ starcast?
- Ram Charan is the biggest strength of the film and has given a career-defining performance. His physical transformation and emotional intensity is amazing.
- Jagapathi Babu brings depth to his serious role and leaves an emotional impact.
- Shiva Rajkumar is effective as Ram Charan’s mentor.
- Jhanvi Kapoor’s role is limited and her impact diminishes in the second half.
- Many actors in the supporting cast have got less screen space. But they seem fine.
How is the direction of Buchi Babu Sana?
Buchi Babu Sana has tried to make an emotional sports drama on a large scale. The film starts with a commercial touch, but the real catch happens after the interval. The idea of showing the village identity and struggle is strong, but at many places the story seems drawn out and predictable. Some of the subplots, especially the romance, seem overstretched.
Music and BGM of ‘Peddi’
A.R. Rahman’s music is a strong part of the film. The two songs look good on screen and the background score enhances many emotional scenes. However, at some places the BGM does not seem as powerful as expected.
How is ‘Peddi’ on the technical front?
The cinematography makes the sports sequences visually stunning. The village setup and 90s atmosphere has been shown in a great way. The editing is a bit weak, which affects the pacing of the film.
Strong points of ‘Peddi’
- Ram Charan’s brilliant performance
- emotional climax
- Sports Sequence (Cricket + Wrestling)
- A. R. Rahman’s music
Weak links of ‘Peddi’
- slow pacing
- logic gaps
- weak romance track
- less use of some characters
Why watch ‘Peddi’ and why not watch it?
If you are a fan of Ram Charan and like emotional sports dramas, then definitely watch ‘Peddi’. The life of the film is its climax and acting. But if you want tight and smooth storytelling, the film may seem dragging at times. This film is 3 out of 5 stars from our side.