The promotions of international superstar Ram Charan’s much-anticipated rural sports drama ‘Peddi’ have gone into full gear just 24 hours before the mega theatrical drop. To send the anticipation through the roof, director Buchi Babu Sana and the makers of the film have unveiled the harsh and terrifying first look of veteran actor Jagapathi Babu as his on-screen character, Appalasoori. Described as a centerpiece “rooted in emotion and driven by purpose”, this ferocious reveal sets the perfect stage for the film’s grand trailer launch event set to take over Mumbai on May 18, keeping fans on high alert for a three-minute mass soaring spectacle.
Jagapathi Babu was introduced as Appalasoori
The makers of the film shared an adorable poster and a behind-the-scenes glimpse of Jagapathi Babu’s character. The stern look immediately caught the attention of fans. The production team introduced the role with the caption: “Rooted in passion, driven by purpose. Meet #Appalasoori aka @iamjaggubhai_ garu #PEDDITrailer Takover from May 18 #PEDDI in cinemas worldwide on June 4. #GetReadyForPeddi.”
The trailer of Peddi will be released on May 18
The official trailer will be released on May 18. Fans are anticipating a big glimpse into Ram Charan’s transformation and the world of the film.
‘Peddi’ features Janhvi Kapoor in the lead role alongside Ram Charan. The supporting cast includes Shiva Rajkummar, Divyendu Sharma and Boman Irani. The film is directed by Buchi Babu Sana and the music is composed by Abdul Rahman.
Pre-“Peddi” sales exceed $300,000 in North America
The first single “Chikiri Chikiri” became one of the biggest talking points of the campaign. The song has reportedly crossed 200 million views across platforms. According to reports cited by 123Telugu, pre-premiere sales in North America have already crossed US$300,000. Peddi is scheduled to release worldwide on June 4, 2026. Meanwhile, Peddi is expected to mark a big comeback for Ram Charan as his previous film with Shankar, Game Changer, failed to impress audiences.
“Game Changer” was criticized for its story and performances. The story of ‘Game Changer’ was written by ‘Petta’ director Karthik Subbaraj.