Chiranjeevi, proud father and actor, reviews Ram Charan's Peddi

Megastar Chiranjeevi has praised the Telugu sports drama Peddi, which stars his son Ram Charan in the titular role, saying he feels proud “not only as a father but also as an actor”. In a post on X, Chiranjeevi said that although he is in Pollachi, Tamil Nadu, for a shoot, he has been closely following the response to the film from his vanity van. Read Full Story Sharing his reaction to the film’s first-day reception, Chiranjeevi said his thoughts were on Peddi even while he was working on another set. The actor in his X post congratulated Ram Charan and the film’s cast and crew. The actor wrote, “Congratulations to our #PEDDI, my dear @AlwaysRamCharan, and the entire cast & crew on this incredible blockbuster!...Even though I am in Pollachi for shooting, my heart is with 'Peddi'. I have seen firsthand the hard work and dedication that Charan has put in for this film over the past two years. Today, seeing the love and appreciation from the audience, I feel very proud not only as a father but also as an actor (sic).” Referring to Ram Charan’s role, Chiranjeevi said the actor’s intense and physically gruelling part demanded a major screen transformation. He added, “His relentless effort, perseverance, and sincerity to completely immerse himself in the character of Peddi are clearly visible in every scene. This success is the reward for all that hard work (sic).” Congratulations to our #PEDDI, my dear @AlwaysRamCharan and the entire cast & crew on this incredible blockbuster! “”., pic.twitter.com/gZwN99aERV— Chiranjeevi Konidela (@KChiruTweets) June 4, 2026 Chiranjevi commends Buchi Babu Sana's vision Chiranjeevi also praised director Buchi Babu Sana for executing his vision and commended producer Venkata Satish Kilaru of Vriddhi Cinemas for backing the large-scale project without creative compromise. He extended his wishes to Kannada superstar Shiva Rajkumar for his presence in the film and gave a special shout-out to Jagapathi Babu, who plays Appalasuri. Chiranjeevi thanks AR Rahma for his background score The actor also thanked AR Rahman for the background score and soundtrack, cinematographer R Rathnavelu for the visuals, production designer Avinash Kolla for creating the film’s world, and editor Naveen Nooli for maintaining its pace. Chiranjeevi further congratulated Janhvi Kapoor, Divyenndu and the supporting cast, and credited Mythri Movie Makers and Sukumar Writings for backing the project and bringing it to life. Concluding his note, Chiranjeevi wrote, “I sincerely hope that this grand success achieved by Peddi stands as a proud moment for Telugu cinema and that it reaches many more milestones (sic).” India Today, in its review of the film, wrote, "Visually, Peddi often impresses. R Rathnavelu's cinematography gives the film a distinct identity. Whether it is the raw energy of the wrestling arenas, the texture of the jaggery mills, the dusty roads of the village or the way darkness is used during several night sequences, the visuals constantly reinforce the film's emotional grounding. The village never feels like a set dressed up for a shoot, which many pan-Indian films fail to achieve." Peddi theatrically released on June 4, 2026. Ends