Peddi Pehelwan (2026) Movie – Glimpse & Release Date

The term Peddi Pehelwan refers to the highly anticipated “wrestler” avatar of Ram Charan in his upcoming Telugu sports drama titled Peddi. Set in the rugged, rural landscape of 1980s Andhra Pradesh, the story follows Peddi (Ram Charan), a spirited and fierce villager who embodies the strength of his community. While he is known for his skill with a cricket bat as hinted in earlier promotional materials his true roots lie in the traditional Indian wrestling ring, the akhada. Peddi is a “Pehelwan” who views his sport not just as a game, but as a pledge of life and a stand against death.

Star Cast:

Ram Charan, Janhvi Kapoor, Shiva Rajkumar, Jagapathi Babu, Divyendu Sharma, Boman Irani, Victoria Elizabeth.

Director:

Buchi Babu Sana (Uppena)

Music Director:

A. R. Rahman

Peddi Pehelwan 2026 Glimpse

The narrative explores a high-stakes conflict where sports become the ultimate tool for social justice. When a powerful and oppressive rival threatens the honor of his village, Peddi must unite the townspeople through a series of sporting challenges. The film transitions from a nostalgic rural drama into an intense action-thriller as Peddi uses his physical prowess as a wrestler to defend his people’s pride. It is a story of grit, communal unity, and the reclaiming of sportsmanship in the face of tyranny.

Languages: Telugu, Tamil, Hindi, Malayalam, and Kannada

Director Buchi Babu Sana reportedly spent over a year researching the traditional wrestling cultures of South India to ensure the Peddi Pehelwan sequences felt authentic. Today’s glimpse highlights this dedication, showing Ram Charan practicing with a gada (mace) and engaging in mud-pit wrestling. Interestingly, the film features a soundtrack by A. R. Rahman, including the recently released energetic track “Rai Rai Raa Raa,” which is already topping regional charts.