Global Star Ram Charan is riding high with the explosive buzz around his upcoming film Peddi, directed by Buchi Babu Sana, and he’s got even bigger plans on the horizon. The first glimpse of Peddi, a rural action drama, dropped on Sri Rama Navami and took the internet by storm, racking up over 36 million views in 24 hours across Telugu, Tamil, Hindi, Kannada, and Malayalam. With Charan’s rugged transformation and a powerhouse team behind the film, it’s shaping up to be a game-changer. But that’s not all—Charan’s also teaming up with director Sukumar for another rustic blockbuster and, for the first time, with Trivikram Srinivas for a highly anticipated project, setting the stage for a massive 2026.
The Peddi first-look posters, unveiled on Charan’s birthday, March 27, 2025, sent fans into a frenzy. Sporting a thick beard, nose ring, and a fierce stare while gripping a cricket bat in a rustic village stadium, Charan’s raw, intense avatar is unlike anything he’s done before. The glimpse video, released on April 6, kicks off with Charan’s character striding onto a cricket field, smoking a beedi, and smashing a ball with fiery aggression—a moment fans are calling a “Naatu Sixer.” Directed by Buchi Babu Sana of Uppena fame and backed by Mythri Movie Makers, Sukumar Writings, and producer Venkata Satish Kilaru’s Vriddhi Cinemas, Peddi blends high-octane action with emotional depth. A.R. Rahman’s thumping score and R. Rathnavelu’s stunning cinematography elevate the rural sports drama, which dives into native games like power cricket, wrestling, and kabaddi. With 30% of the shoot complete, the film is on track for a March 27, 2026, release, perfectly timed for Charan’s next birthday.
Charan’s bold claim that Peddi will outshine his 2018 hit Rangasthalam has fans buzzing. “Raasi Pettukondi,” he declared, urging audiences to mark their calendars, and the crowd’s thunderous response at a recent event showed their trust in his vision. The film’s massive appeal is already sparking a bidding war, with Netflix and Amazon Prime reportedly vying for streaming rights, fueled by the teaser’s pan-India traction and Rahman’s music pulling in Tamil audiences. Charan’s decision to dub his own lines in Hindi, Tamil, and Kannada adds authenticity, aiming to make Peddi a true cross-regional blockbuster after the underwhelming box office run of his last film, Game Changer.
But Peddi is just the start. Charan’s reuniting with his Rangasthalam director Sukumar for another gritty, rural entertainer under Mythri Movie Makers, set to start rolling in 2026 after Peddi wraps by November 2025. Fans are already hyped for this collaboration, given the duo’s past success. Even more exciting is Charan’s first-ever project with Trivikram Srinivas, a director known for blending commercial flair with sharp storytelling. Details are scarce, but the announcement alone has sparked massive anticipation, with reports suggesting Trivikram’s script could showcase a fresh side of Charan’s versatility.
Charan’s recent appearance on Nandamuri Balakrishna’s talk show Unstoppable revealed his grounded side, where he shared heartfelt words about resilience: “Every week, every month won’t go your way, but if you keep fighting, your day will come.” His bond with co-stars like Prabhas and Sharwanand, plus his kind gesture of funding a fan’s wife’s medical treatment, has only deepened his fans’ loyalty. With Peddi’s record-breaking glimpse, a star-studded cast including Janhvi Kapoor and Shiva Rajkumar, and two major projects lined up, Charan’s proving why he’s a global force. As he balances family life—prioritizing time with his daughter Klin Kaara—and a packed slate, 2026 is shaping up to be his biggest year yet. Get ready for Peddi to hit theaters like a sixer, and keep an eye out for Charan’s next moves with Sukumar and Trivikram—they’re bound to be massive.