Peddi Review: Ram Charan Is Extraordinary — But the Film Around Him Is Uneven

After years of delays and mounting expectations, Ram Charan’s Peddi has finally arrived in cinemas. The verdict? A career-best performance inside a film that can’t always match its star’s brilliance.

What Is Peddi About?

The story follows Paiswal (Boman Irani), who arrives in Vizianagaram and learns about Peddi (Ram Charan), a jaggery worker from an unrecognised village who has earned a reputation for excelling in multiple sports. Curious about the man and his extraordinary abilities, Paiswal sets out to uncover the story behind Peddi’s journey and his deep connection to his village.

Although the film falls in the sports drama genre, Peddi offers a variation by incorporating multiple sports rather than focusing on just one. How his wrestling skills become crucial to the fight, the sacrifices he makes along the way, and his transformation from a paid-player into a true sportsman form the heart of the story — guided by his mentor Gavarnaidu (Shiva Rajkumar).

Ram Charan: Career-Defining

Ram Charan is undoubtedly the film’s biggest strength. After Rangasthalam, this is one of those rare roles that allows him to showcase both his acting prowess and emotional depth. He delivers a committed performance throughout and completely owns the character of Peddi. 123Telugu

Social media reactions have been equally effusive, with fans calling it one of the greatest performances in Indian cinema. The physical transformation alone is something to behold.

Where the Film Falls Short

The biggest drawback is Janhvi Kapoor’s character Achiyamma. The issue is not only that her love track feels detached from the main plot, but also how her character is portrayed. While the film talks about self-respect and social dignity, her entire track is presented mainly through a glamour lens — her dialogues and romantic scenes often feel outdated.

Janhvi Kapoor has very little contribution to the narrative and is largely confined to songs and a romantic subplot that lacks emotional connection. Many supporting characters are also underutilised.

Divyendu Sharma’s rivalry with Peddi feels more like a setup for action sequences rather than a strong narrative arc — and despite being a skilled actor, he doesn’t get much to work with.

What Works Beyond Ram Charan

The emotionally powerful final 20 minutes stand out as one of the film’s strongest aspects, and the two sports episodes deliver genuine excitement. AR Rahman’s music adds texture throughout, and the cinematography by Ratnavelu gives the village backdrop a lush, lived-in quality. Great Andhra

This is the kind of sports drama that lives or dies by its lead — and Ram Charan ensures Peddi survives its own uneven writing. For more South Indian film reviews and box office updates, visit our entertainment section at technosports.co.in.

Should You Watch Peddi?

If you’re a Ram Charan fan, absolutely — this is his finest work in years and reason enough to buy a ticket. If you’re looking for a tight, well-rounded sports drama, temper expectations slightly. Peddi is a flawed but emotionally rewarding experience, elevated well above its script by a superstar at the peak of his powers. Keep tabs on its box office run with our South Indian box office tracker at technosports.co.in.

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