Mar 27, 2026 2:15pm IST
‘Peddi’ Pehelwan Glimpse: Ram Charan’s Wrestler Avatar Reminds Us Of Salman Khan’s ‘Sultan’
Ram Charan's "Peddi" is one of the big summer releases from the South. On the occasion of Ram Charan's 41st birthday, they have come out with a glimpse of the actor in the avatar of a wrestler. Ram Charan is known for his dedication to fitness and his look in "Peddi" is a testament. He looks ripped in every frame.
In "Peddi," he plays the role of a wrestler who unites a village through sports to fight an arch enemy. In the past, we have films seen films around wrestlers like Salman Khan's "Sultan" (2016) and "Pailwaan" (2009). The Sudeepa film had moments that looked inspired by the Salman Khan blockbuster.
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Ram Charan has shown off his physique in films like "RRR," but his special effort looks evident in "Peddi" Pehelwan glimpse. The scenes where he comes out of the sand and his walk will remind you of the teaser of Sultan. The Salman Khan actioner is hailed as one of the best films of his career. Sudeepa's "Pailwaan" was also inspired by the Salman Khan movie. Buchi Babu Sana who made "Uppena" is the director of "Peddi." His film, starring Krithi Shetty and Panja Vaisshnav Panja, had won a National Award for the Best Telugu Feature Film.
"Peddi," has Janhvi Kapoor opposite Ram Charan. This is the first time the two are paired together. Fans are also excited as late Sridevi and megastar Chiranjeevi worked together in many memorable movies. A couple of songs from "Peddi" are already out. Ram Charan's "Peddi" also stars Boman Irani, Vijay Sethupathi, Trisha Krishnan and Jagapathi Babu. AR Rahman is the music composer for "Peddi."
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