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Ram Charan's 'Peddi' OTT rights sold to Netflix for Rs 105 crore, makers construct massive set for a train sequence
Ram Charan's highly awaited pan-India project, PEDDI, directed by National Award-winning filmmaker Buchi Babu Sana, has already created significant buzz with its title and two striking first-look posters. Presented by the renowned production house Mythri Movie Makers, in collaboration with Sukumar Writings, PEDDI promises to be a path-breaking film in Indian cinema.
The project is being produced on a grand scale by the visionary Venkata Satish Kilaru under his ambitious banner, Vriddhi Cinemas. The film is slated to release on March 27, 2026. Reports say the OTT rights of the film have been sold to Netflix for a staggering Rs 105 crore, and another Rs 75 crore odd coming from satellite rights, music rights and more.
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The production of this film is progressing smoothly, right on schedule. The team recently wrapped up filming some crucial scenes along with a massive action block, all set against an impressively built village backdrop. Currently, the shoot has shifted to a gigantic set specially erected in Hyderabad, where an intense and breathtaking action sequence is being shot in a first-of-its-kind manner, something Indian cinema has never witnessed before.
t's a high-octane, big-budget train episode that promises to raise the bar for action filmmaking in India. Crafted with exceptional detail by renowned production designer Avinash Kolla, the expansive set for the train stunt is a visual spectacle in itself. Ram Charan will be seen performing some of the most daring stunts of his career in this sequence, with real risks involved. The shoot of the sequence will continue till the 19th of this month.
Action choreography is being helmed by the sensational Nabakanth Master, best known for crafting the iconic cricket shot from the film and for his acclaimed work in Pushpa 2. Currently associated with several high-profile projects, he is now orchestrating what is touted to be the biggest and most ambitious action episode of the movie.
Janhvi Kapoor is the leading lady, while Shiva Rajkumar, Jagapathi Babu, and Divyendu Sharma are the other prominent cast.
R Rathnavelu is in charge of the cinematography, while the Academy Award-winning composer AR Rahman scores the music. The editing is by National Award-winning technician Navin Nooli, while the production design is by Avinash Kolla.
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