Janhvi Kapoor's birthday surprise unveils Achiyamma’s striking FIRST look from Ram Charan's 'Peddi'

A special birthday reveal has put the spotlight on Janhvi Kapoor and her upcoming film 'Peddi.' As the actress turned 29, the makers surprised fans by unveiling a striking new poster introducing her character Achiyamma.

The image quickly went viral online and sparked curiosity about her role in the much-awaited pan-India film.

Janhvi Kapoor appears in a strong village look that blends traditional style with modern attitude. In the shared character poster, she is depicted in a maroon embroidered blouse with a lehenga skirt, layered necklaces and a bracelet, with her waves loose and round red-tinted sunglasses resting on her face.

The poster suggests that Achiyamma will be a fun, flirtatious character, offering fans a tantalising sneak peek at the film.

Behind-the-scenes video adds more excitement

Besides releasing the poster, director Buchi Babu Sana released a cool Insta video of Janhvi on the set. The brief video teaser provides fans a glimpse of the behind-the-scenes making of the film and her look, which has undergone a makeover. In the film, Janhvi engages with her co-star Ram Charan and crew members in various scenes. In a few instances, she handles a megaphone and plays merrily on a retro mic.

Also, some shots capture off-guard dialogues while shooting is ongoing. The video features a mix of character shots and genuine moments from filming, thus giving viewers both a sense of the movie plot and a feel for the movie set. Sharing the clip, the director wished Janhvi on her birthday and said he is excited for the world to see her powerful performance on screen.

Makers praise Janhvi Kapoor’s charm and screen presence

The production house also joined the celebration by posting the same glimpse online.

In their birthday message, the team praised Janhvi Kapoor’s grace and screen presence. They expressed that her grace speaks volumes without uttering a single word and that her eyes do all the dancing. The tribute quickly grabbed the attention of fans, with many appreciating the actress’ look and the makers’ creative birthday surprise.

Social media was filled with messages wishing Janhvi and expressing excitement about her role in the film.

'Peddi' gears up for grand summer release

'Peddi' marks Janhvi Kapoor’s second Telugu film after her appearance in 'Devara.' In this big-ticket project, she shares screen space with Ram Charan, and the film boasts a star-studded supporting cast, which includes Shiva Rajkumar, Jagapathi Babu, Divyendu Sharma, and Boman Irani, among others.

A. R. Rahman

has composed the music, and the songs released so far have been well received. With the latest poster and teasers creating excitement, 'Peddi' is gaining momentum ahead of its worldwide release in cinemas on April 30, 2026.