Ram Charan's upcoming pan-India dream Peddi has generated strong buzz ever since its announcement. Directed by Buchi Babu Sana, the film is a crucial project for Charan, especially after poor results in his recent outings.
With Janhvi Kapoor as the female lead and Kannada star Shiva Rajkumar in a key role, expectations are quite high. The Chikiri song, composed by AR Rahman, has already added to the hype by going viral on social media.
However, despite all the positive momentum, uncertainty is now surrounding the film's release. Initially planned for March 27, 2026, the film was first postponed to April 30 due to incomplete shooting. Now, fresh reports suggest that Peddi may miss this revised date as well. According to Bollywood Hungama, portions of the shoot, including re-shoots, are still pending, which has made it almost impossible for the team to lock the release timeline.
Another interesting development is the addition of a special item song featuring Ayesha Khan, who gained popularity after her performance in Dhurandhar. This indicates that the makers are actively enhancing the film's commercial appeal.
According to a Bollywood Hungama report, one key reason behind the delay appears to be a strategic rethink. After the massive impact of Dhurandhar and the disastrous fate of The Raja Saab, there is increased pressure on big-budget Telugu films to deliver both technically and commercially. Reports suggest that Ram Charan himself wants to refine the action sequences and improve visual effects before release.
While delays may disappoint fans in the short term, the intention seems to be to ensure that Peddi meets the high expectations of a pan-India audience. We will soon come to know if Bollywood Hungama report is true or fake. As of now, the release date still remains April 30, as long as the official team does not respond to the rumors of another postponement.