Peddi Director Buchi Babu Sana Reveals Ram Charan Trained 8 Months Daily For Body Transformation, Fans Stunned

Sport drama Peddi is drawing major attention, with Ram Charan’s wrestler look dominating discussion after the Peddi Pehelwan glimpse. The film, directed by Buchi Babu Sana, releases on 30 April 2026, and early music success plus strong visuals have pushed anticipation higher among fans and within the Indian film industry.

The film casts Ram Charan in the title role, alongside Janhvi Kapoor, Shiva Rajkumar, Divyendu Sharma and Jagapathi Babu. Buchi Babu Sana serves as both writer and director. Peddi is produced by Venkata Satish Kilaru’s Vriddhi Cinemas in association with Mythri Movie Makers, bringing together a large-scale team for this 2026 release.

Peddi and Ram Charan songs boost buzz

Music has played a big part in Peddi’s rising profile. The first single, Chikiri Chikiri, quickly turned into a favourite for many listeners. The track carries the musical stamp of A. R. Rahman and created strong online chatter. It has already crossed 200 million views across platforms, showing heavy replay value.

Building on that response, the team released the second song, Rai Rai Raa Raa, which carries a high-energy sound. The video has already crossed 47 million views on YouTube. Each new song, poster and glimpse has introduced a different side of Peddi, and the makers describe this steady response as “pure content success”.

The growing reach of Peddi’s music and videos can be seen in the view counts shared so far.

Song	Type	Approximate views
Chikiri Chikiri	First single	Over 200 million (across platforms)
Rai Rai Raa Raa	Second single	Over 47 million (YouTube)

Peddi and Ram Charan training transformation

The Peddi Pehelwan glimpse highlights Ram Charan’s drastic physical change, which Buchi Babu Sana says involved strict discipline. The director explains, “He put in immense effort, training every day for almost eight months to achieve the physique we envisioned for a pehelwan. That level of discipline extended beyond training-while observing Ayyappa deeksha, steered clear of non-vegetarian food,” he shares.

A key element of that preparation was traditional wrestling equipment. Sana says, “Every pehelwan uses a mugdar for training. In Peddi, his character shares a strong connection with the gada, which he uses as part of his workouts,” Sana explains. “He trained extensively with it, and the fight sequences incorporate that, along with elements like mud and traditional wrestling setups.

Peddi and Ram Charan film anticipation

Since its announcement, Peddi has steadily become one of the most discussed 2026 releases. The wrestling angle, Ram Charan’s new physique and the presence of Janhvi Kapoor and Jagapathi Babu have all drawn attention. The Peddi Pehelwan teaser, in particular, has been praised for presenting one of the most striking on-screen transformations in recent times.

With multiple content drops already striking a chord, Peddi now stands positioned as a major theatrical event for 30 April 2026. Strong music numbers, a visible physical overhaul for Ram Charan, and a cast packed with known names have ensured that interest continues to grow as the film moves closer to release.