First Look of Shiva Rajkumar as Gournaidu from Ram Charan’s ‘Peddi’

Ram Charan is ready to silence his critics and emerge stronger with Peddi, a rustic action-packed drama that promises both heart and gravitas. Following criticism for his script choices following Game Changer, Charan is collaborating with Uppena filmmaker Buchi Babu Sana on a drama set in the rural heartland that combines intense character journeys with an emotionally driven sports setting.

When the first glimpse of Peddi was unveiled on Ram Charan’s birthday, fans exhaled a much-needed sigh of relief. With its realistic narrative and lavish cinematography, the preview hinted at a comeback vehicle for the actor that would blend content and star power.

Excitement was increased by the creators’ stunning first glimpse of Kannada actor Shiva Rajkumar, who plays the powerful Gournaidu. Shiva Rajkumar is shown in the poster, which was issued on his birthday, in a formidable new role with a thick handlebar moustache, a fierce glare, and an aura of pure authority. The change has received a lot of praise.

Ram Charan wrote the following to wish his co-star on X:

Cheers to Shiva Rajkumar Garu’s birthday! “GOURNAIDU” will always be treasured and respected. Sharing a screen with you in Peddi is an honor.

Shiva Rajkumar’s arrival should raise the emotional and dramatic stakes of the movie. His depiction of Gournaidu as a strong and significant figure gives this compelling tale more nuance.

The film’s female lead is played by Janhvi Kapoor, with significant supporting roles played by Jagapathi Babu and Divyenndu Sharma, who is well-known from Mirzapur.

Peddi is produced by Venkata Satish Kilaru under the Vriddhi Cinemas banner and presented by the prestigious banners of Mythri Movie Makers and Sukumar Writings. The technical crew includes some of the best in the business: the cinematography is done by R. Rathnavelu, the music is done by A.R. Rahman, and the edit is done by Navin Nooli, a National Award-winning editor.

On March 27, 2026, Ram Charan’s birthday, Peddi, a massive cinematic spectacle, is scheduled for a grand international premiere. It will blend powerful storytelling with dramatic, poignant, and stunning themes.