'Peddi' update: Cinematographer reveals half of the shoot is done; Ram Charan to be seen in fresh look and style

Ram Charan is gearing up for his much-awaited sports action drama 'Peddi', directed by Buchi Babu Sana of 'Uppena' fame. While the film is still months away from its release, cinematographer Rathnavelu shared fresh updates about its progress.

Half of the shoot completed

Speaking to Gulte Rathnavelu, he confirmed that nearly half of the filming is already completed. "Peddi is shaping up really well. Almost 50% of the movie is over now. Ram Charan has done a great job in the film, even taking a makeover for it," he said.

Ram Charan's new style and accent

For the role, the 'RRR' star has undergone a complete physical transformation. He has bulked up and kept a rugged beard look with a nose ring.He also shared that his style and accent in the film are different from those in other projects.

Praising the director, he said, "Babu Sana has written it really well, and the storyline is also really good. I am also trying to shoot it differently, standing aside from regular scripts."

Inspired but not repetitive

Rathnavelu also mentioned that he took inspiration from Charan's previous blockbuster 'Rangasthalam', but assured that 'Peddi' would not treat it the same way.

About 'Peddi'

'Peddi' revolves around an action drama film that is based on a cricket tournament in a village.

Ram Charan stars opposite Janhvi Kapoor in the female lead, alongside Shiva Rajkumar, Divyendu, Jagapathi Babu, and other key roles. The music will be composed by the legendary A.R. Rahman. The film has been shot in multiple locations, including Hyderabad and Mysuru.Recently, Charan shared a picture with Rahman, stating that the first single will be coming soon.On Ganesh Chaturthi, the makers shared that they began filming a grand introduction song in Mysuru.The film will be released on March 27, 2026, in multiple languages.