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Shiva Rajkumar's look from Ram Charan's Peddi unveiled on his birthday

Shiva Rajkumar's look from Ram Charan's Peddi unveiled on his birthday

India Today12-07-2025
The makers of the upcoming Telugu film 'Peddi' have revealed Kannada star Shiva Rajkumar's character name as GourNaidu on his birthday on July 12. The announcement was made by the film's production house, Vriddhi Cinemas, via their official X account, sharing a new poster that highlights Rajkumar's character.The film, directed by Buchi Babu Sana, who gained fame with 'Uppena', is set to be released globally on March 27, 2026. The poster was accompanied by a caption that read, "Team #Peddi wishes the 'Karunada Chakravarthy' @NimmaShivanna Garu a very Happy Birthday. 'GOURNAIDU' will be regal and explosive on the big screens. #PEDDI GLOBAL RELEASE ON 27th MARCH, 2026. Global Star @AlwaysRamCharan @NimmaShivanna #JanhviKapoor @BuchiBabuSana."advertisementCheck out the post here:
Alongside Shiva Rajkumar, the film stars Ram Charan in the lead role, with a significant cast including Janhvi Kapoor and Jagapathi Babu. The music for 'Peddi' is composed by Oscar-winning musician AR Rahman, promising a highly anticipated soundtrack.The teaser, titled 'Peddi First Shot', depicted Ram Charan's character in a gritty setting. He is seen lighting a beedi and walking through a dusty field as onlookers cheer him on.'Peddi' is produced under Sukumar Writings, the home banner of director Sukumar. The film also features 'Mirzapur' fame Divyenndu and actor Janhvi Kapoor in vital roles.- Ends
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