Peddi Review: A Roaring Ram Charan, a Film That Can't Keep Up

Peddi released June 4, 2026; an extended cut with new scenes lands June 17 after a backlash over Janhvi Kapoor's character.

Critics widely agree Ram Charan delivers a career-best, physically committed performance across cricket and wrestling.

The recurring complaint: a sharp social premise about caste and dignity diluted by a long runtime and a weak romance.

Verified box office: India net crossed ₹206 crore by Day 10; the film is 2026's top-grossing Telugu release so far.

A stalking-and-kiss subplot drew the loudest criticism and triggered director Buchi Babu Sana's re-edit.