Director Buchi Babu Sana, who made a blockbuster debut with Uppena, is now gearing up for his highly anticipated second film Peddi, starring Ram Charan and Janhvi Kapoor. At the promotional events, the filmmaker has been speaking about the film with great confidence, calling it an emotional, action-packed entertainer meant for family audiences. In one such event, he addressed speculation surrounding the film’s casting rumours involving Jr NTR clarifying if he was the original choice to play the lead instead of .
Was Jr NTR the Original Choice for Ram Charan’s Peddi? Director Buchi Babu Sana Clarifies
Director Buchi Babu Sana has clarified speculation surrounding Peddi, stating that the film was never written for Jr NTR. Addressing the rumours, he said that the reports were incorrect as NTR project referred to earlier was a completely different script, while Peddi was specifically written with Ram Charan in mind. Buchi Babu revealed that the actor underwent months of intense wrestling training to prepare for the role.
Jr NTR and Ram Charan worked in RRR
Talking about the story, he said that the plot unfolds across three phases of the protagonist’s life, and while the team carefully designed each look, Ram Charan surpassed all expectations with his dedication and commitment. The director also spoke about the challenges faced during production, revealing that Ram Charan had multiple injuries while shooting action and wrestling sequences. At one point, an eye injury caused concern on set. Despite this, the actor continued filming without hesitation.
Director calls Peddi A Film For Family Audience
The filmmaker shared that he deliberately avoided revealing key promotional content, believing that audiences should experience the film’s emotional moments only in theatres. He also dismissed rumours about the inclusion of the popular Abbani Thiyyani Debba track, clarifying that it appears only for a short while in the background before being muted.
Buchi Babu Sana, Ram Charan and AR Rahman have worked on Peddi
The director said that Peddi is not just a commercial entertainer. He said it is an emotional story about a person who keeps rising after every fall, focusing on identity, respect, and determination. He also expressed complete satisfaction. “I genuinely feel we have made a very good film,” he said. His final message to audiences is to come with your family and watch the entertainer. The film also stars Shivarajkumar, Jagapathi Babu, Divyenndu, and Boman Irani. It is produced by Venkata Satish Kilaru under the Vriddhi Cinemas banner, while Mythri Movie Makers is presenting the project in association with Sukumar Writings. Peddi is slated for a theatrical release on June 4.