Peddi (Telugu with English Subtitles)

PEDDI (Telugu with English Subtitles) Peddi arrives at Victory Cinema as the most anticipated Telugu film of 2026 — a sweeping, ₹300-crore period sports action drama that marks the return of Ram Charan to the screen in a role unlike anything he has attempted before. Written and directed by Buchi Babu Sana, the filmmaker behind the acclaimed Uppena, and scored by the legendary A. R. Rahman, Peddi is a film built on a grand canvas, with the emotional depth of a rural epic and the energy of a high-stakes sporting saga. THE STORY Set in 1980s rural Andhra Pradesh, Peddi tells the story of a spirited villager who unites his community through sport to defend their pride against a powerful rival. It is a story rooted in soil and sweat — of a village, its people, and a man who becomes their champion. The title itself carries meaning: in Telugu, "Peddi" derives from "Pedda," meaning big, elder, or important — a name that speaks to the stature of the man at the film's centre and the weight he comes to carry for those around him. This is a rural, emotional, and rustic journey, as the makers described it at the film's launch. It is a film about belonging, about standing up for one's own, and about the way sport can become a battleground for dignity itself. Woven through the drama are strong patriotic elements that lift the story beyond the boundaries of a single village and into something that speaks to a larger sense of pride and identity. THE RETURN OF RAM CHARAN Peddi represents a defining moment in Ram Charan's career. After RRR carried him to global recognition, audiences have waited to see what he would do next, and Peddi is his answer — a complete physical and performative transformation. Ram Charan underwent an extensive physical transformation for the role under fitness coach Shivoham Bhatt, and immersed himself in the dialect and physicality of the Vizianagaram region in which the story is set. He plays Peddi, the titular hero, in what is being described as the most demanding and grounded role of his career. THE CAST Janhvi Kapoor plays Achiyyamma, in what marks one of her most significant roles in Telugu cinema. Early reactions from the film's censor screening have singled out her performance for particular praise. Her presence brings emotional depth to the heart of the story. Shiva Rajkumar — the beloved Kannada superstar — plays Gournaidu, lending the film his immense screen presence and the goodwill of audiences across Karnataka. For Bengaluru audiences in particular, his casting is a significant draw. Jagapathi Babu plays Appalasoori, and Divyenndu — known to audiences across India for his work in Hindi cinema and web series — plays Ram Bujji. The ensemble is rounded out by Boman Irani, Upendra Limaye, Krithi Shetty, and John Vijay as Sangam Pedda, with Mrunal Thakur appearing in a special appearance. It is a cast that spans the Telugu, Kannada, Hindi, and Marathi film industries — a reflection of the film's pan-Indian ambition. THE MAKERS Buchi Babu Sana made an extraordinary debut with Uppena, a film that announced him as one of the most sensitive and powerful storytellers in Telugu cinema. With Peddi, he steps up to an epic scale while retaining the emotional intimacy that made his first film so beloved. This is his first collaboration with Ram Charan, and the pairing of a filmmaker known for emotional storytelling with one of Telugu cinema's biggest stars has generated enormous anticipation. The film is produced by Venkata Satish Kilaru under Vriddhi Cinemas and co-produced by Ishan Saksena under IVY Entertainment, presented by the powerhouse banners Mythri Movie Makers and Sukumar Writings. It is a production of remarkable scale, with a budget of ₹300 crore placing it among the most ambitious Indian films of the year. THE MUSIC OF A. R. RAHMAN At the heart of Peddi is the music of A. R. Rahman — the Oscar-winning composer whose work needs no introduction. For a film rooted in the soil of rural Andhra Pradesh and built around the emotional highs of sport and community, Rahman's gift for blending the folk and the symphonic, the intimate and the soaring, makes him the perfect creative partner. His score and soundtrack for Peddi are among the most eagerly awaited elements of the film. TECHNICAL CRAFT Cinematography is by R. Rathnavelu, one of Indian cinema's finest craftsmen, whose work brings the 1980s rural landscape to vivid life. Editing is by Naveen Nooli. The film was shot across Mysuru, Hyderabad, Colombo, Kanyakumari, and Pune over the course of a year, giving it a visual scope as expansive as its story. A FILM FOR THE BIG SCREEN Peddi has arrived at a moment when Telugu cinema needs a film capable of bringing audiences back to theatres, and the early signs — including glowing reactions from the censor board screening, where members praised the film's gripping pace and emotional second half — suggest it may be exactly that film. This is a film made for the scale and immersion that only a great cinema can provide. At Victory Cinema, Peddi is presented in Telugu with English Subtitles on our Barco 4K RGB Laser projection system with Dolby Atmos surround sound. Every frame of Rathnavelu's cinematography and every note of Rahman's score reaches you exactly as intended — and with no booking fee when you purchase your tickets right here on our website. ENGLISH SUBTITLES Victory Cinema screens Peddi in the original Telugu with English Subtitles, making this epic fully accessible to non-Telugu-speaking audiences across Bengaluru. You experience the original performances and the original score, while following every word on screen. CBFC CERTIFICATION Peddi has been certified UA 16+ by the Central Board of Film Certification. Viewers aged 16 years and above may watch independently. Those below 16 are advised to watch under parental guidance. Book your tickets for Peddi at Victory Cinema, Kamakshipalya, Magadi Road, Bengaluru — on our website or at the box office.