Peddi

Set in the rural region of Andhra Pradesh during the 1980s, this drama follows a spirited man named Peddi who possesses exceptional athletic ability. In a village that lacks official recognition, Peddi uses his sporting talents to unite his community and fight for their dignity and right to exist against a powerful opponent. The narrative is framed by a sports ministry official who travels through difficult terrain to uncover the story of the athlete and the youth he inspired.

The film was directed by Buchi Babu Sana, who also co-wrote the screenplay alongside Vara Prakash Toleti and Krushna Hari. The production featured a large ensemble including a credited cast of 218 actors, led by Ram Charan as Peddi Pehelwan and Janhvi Kapoor as Achiyyamma. Other primary roles were performed by Shivaraj Kumar, Jagapati Babu, Divyendu Sharma, and Boman Irani. Produced by Sukumar Writings and Vriddhi Cinemas, the project had a budget of 37 million USD and earned 36 million USD at the worldwide box office, slightly underperforming its production cost. On TMDB, the movie holds a rating of 5.8/10 based on 69 votes.