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Time of India
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'Peddi' shoot update: Ram Charan expected to wrap Buchi Babu Sana's sports drama shoot by November
Picture Credit: X Ram Charan is currently filming his upcoming sports action drama 'Peddi,' and is reportedly moving closer to completing his part of the shoot. The film, directed by Buchi Babu Sana, is slated to hit the big screens on March 27, 2026. Shooting timeline According to a report by Telugu Chitralu, the makers have chalked out a clear timeline for wrapping up production. The report suggests that the 'RRR' actor is likely to finish filming his portions by November 2025, including any patchwork sequences. Post-production is expected to move at a brisk pace, with the first copy edit of the film ready by the fourth week of December 2025. This development means that Ram Charan will have a relatively light schedule at the start of 2026, focusing primarily on promotions for 'Peddi', while also gearing up for his next big project. After 'Peddi' Once 'Peddi' wraps up, Ram Charan is expected to work with director Sukumar, tentatively titled 'RC17.' Given the duo's previous blockbuster success with 'Rangasthalam,' expectations are sky-high for this reunion. If all goes as planned, the new project could go on the floors in early 2026. All About Peddi 'Peddi' is described as an intense sports drama which features Janhvi Kapoor as the female lead. The film also stars Kannada superstar Shiva Rajkumar, Jagapathi Babu and Divyenndu in key roles. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like This Could Be the Best Time to Trade Gold in 5 Years IC Markets Learn More Undo The musical maestro AR Rahman is composing the tunes. In the film, Ram Charan will be seen in a rustic and rugged avatar with a nose ring. He will be seen in an athletic body, prominently playing cricket and also featuring in other sports like wrestling. The film will be released in multiple languages.


Time of India
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Triptii Dimri breaks silence on replacing Deepika Padukone in Sandeep Reddy Vanga's 'Spirit' with Prabhas: 'It's a beautiful film'
Filmmaker Sandeep Reddy Vanga 's upcoming film Spirit, starring Prabhas , recently grabbed attention due to its casting changes. Following a rumoured rift with Deepika Padukone , the makers decided to cast Triptii Dimri as the female lead. The Animal actress has finally broken her silence on joining the project after Deepika's exit. 03:14 Triptii Dimri reveals her parents were 'rattled' after watching the intimate scene with Ranbir Kapoor in 'Animal' Triptii confirms she's replacing Deepika in the Prabhas-starrer Spirit In a recent conversation with Bollywood Hungama, Triptii addressed the casting developments in Spirit. 'I've just been working with Vishal, and that film is also going to come out soon, so I'm quite excited about that. After that, of course, comes Mr Vanga's Spirit, and I'm really excited about it. It's a beautiful film,' she shared. Triptii's character in Spirit A previous report from Rangasthalam revealed that Sandeep Reddy has already finalised the music for the film, with composer Harshavardhan Rameshwar on board. The report also hinted that production is expected to commence in the second week of September 2025. Prabhas is expected to portray a police officer in the film. Sources indicate that Sandeep has asked the actor to block bulk shooting dates to ensure an uninterrupted filming schedule. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Is it legal? How to get Internet without paying a subscription? Techno Mag Learn More Undo Meanwhile, Pranay Vanga let slip a crucial update during the Celebrity Cricket Mela event in the US on July 4. He reportedly mentioned that Prabhas would begin shooting for Spirit starting in September 2025. Deepika Padukone's exit from Spirit Deepika Padukone reportedly exited the project after the makers denied her request for an eight-hour workday. While working hours on set have become a hot topic among actors in the industry, a report by News18 stated that Deepika was dropped from the film due to her high fee and demands for a share in the film's profits. However, no official confirmation has been released by either Sandeep or Deepika regarding the matter.


Pink Villa
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Triptii Dimri BREAKS SILENCE on doing Sandeep Reddy Vanga's Spirit after Deepika Padukone's exit: 'Really excited...'
Sandeep Reddy Vanga 's upcoming film Spirit faced a lot of controversy lately, concerning the female lead of the project. Well, the Prabhas-starrer cop drama was initially set to have Deepika Padukone as the leading lady. However, the actress dropped out of the project due to the demand for fixed work hours, and later, Triptii was announced as the new leading lady. Triptii Dimri opens up on doing Sandeep Reddy Vanga's Spirit In a recent interview with Bollywood Hungama, Triptii Dimri, for the first time, opened up about working on Sandeep Reddy Vanga's film, Spirit. The actress mentioned that it's one of her upcoming projects at the moment, and she's really excited about it. Moreover, she also spilled tea on what kind of film it is expected to be. She said, 'I've just been working with Vishal, and that film is also going to come out soon, so I'm quite excited about that. After that, of course, comes Mr. Vanga's Spirit, and I'm really excited about it. It's a beautiful film.' Sandeep Reddy Vanga is aiming for a musical blockbuster with Spirit? A previous Rangasthalam report claimed that Sandeep Reddy Vanga had finalized the musical compositions for Spirit, along with composer Harshavardhan Rameshwar. That's not all. The report further mentioned that production for Spirit will begin in the second week of September 2025 and that the makers aim to make the film a musical blockbuster to the core. However, an official confirmation on the matter is yet to be made by the makers. When will Prabhas begin shooting for Spirit? One of the key highlights of this film is undoubtedly the star presence of Prabhas, who will be playing a cop in Spirit. According to previous reports, Sandeep Reddy Vanga had reportedly asked the actor to allot bulk dates for the movie, so that it could be shot in one continuous take. Interestingly, Sandeep Reddy Vanga's brother, Pranay, during his appearance at the Celebrity Cricket Mela event in the USA back on July 4, spilled the tea on the actor's shooting schedule for Spirit. He mentioned that Prabhas would be joining the sets from September 2025 onwards, which is when the movie would also go on floors.


Time of India
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Holiday mood: Sukumar spotted at the Wimbledon 2025 finals in London alongside wife Thabitha—watch pics
Director Sukumar is currently enjoying a break from work before diving into his next project and was recently spotted at the iconic Wimbledon 2025 final in London. The celebrated filmmaker was with his wife, Thabitha Bandreddi, and they appeared to be enjoying world-class tennis and their time together overseas. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Enjoying a break in London Photos from the event have appeared on social media showing Sukumar and Thabitha posing in and around the All England Club. The couple appeared smartly dressed in casuals and looked happy and chilled, and it was apparent they were making the most of their time away from the film world. Next with Ram Charan After the massive success of 'Pushpa 2: The Rule' starring , Sukumar will be collaborating with Ram Charan for a film titled 'RC 17.' This film will commence shooting right after Ram Charan completes his current project, 'Peddi,' directed by Buchi Babu Sana. The film will be backed by the same production house that bankrolled 'Pushpa' and 'Rangasthalam.' Musical maestro Devi Sri Prasad will be composing the tunes for the project. Official announcement Sharing the announcement during Holi 2024, the makers wrote, "Mighty forces reunite for an earth-shattering magnum opus. Global Star @AlwaysRamCharan X The Maverick Director @aryasukku X Rockstar @ThisisDSP X @MythriOfficial X @SukumarWritings = #Raring2Conquer #RC17 is all set to add new colors to the Indian Cinema." The expectations for this project are quite high, as this film will be a reunion between director Sukumar and actor Ram Charan following their previous blockbuster, Rangasthalam. The duo last collaborated on Rangasthalam, which was released in 2018 and became one of the most celebrated and critically acclaimed films in Telugu cinema. Sukumar will be working with Allu Arjun for the third installment, 'Pushpa 3: The Rampage,' sometime in the future, as both of them are currently occupied with their other projects.


Time of India
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Ram Charan and Prashanth Neel film: 'Peddi' actor in talks with 'KGF' and 'Salaar' director for a potential collaboration
Picture Credit: Instagram Ram Charan seems to be preparing for an exciting slate of films. Already shooting his upcoming film, 'Peddi', if the latest reports are to be believed, the 'RRR' actor may team up with 'KGF' and 'Salaar' director Prashanth Neel . Early discussions underway As per a report from Rangasthalam, Ram Charan is in talks with Prashanth Neel for a potential film. It is still unknown whether the collaboration will happen, as no official confirmation has been made on the project. But the report states that the actor and director have been sharing thoughts and have seemingly come together on a project. The collaboration is still in the initial and early stages of development for now. Project timeline depends on Neel's commitments But, fans may have to wait a while before seeing this powerful pair come together. The report added that Prashanth Neel will only take up the project if he finishes his commitments first, which are 'NTRNeel', his film with Jr NTR, and 'Salaar 2' with Prabhas. Ram Charan is currently busy shooting his upcoming sports drama 'Peddi,' directed by Uppena director Buchi Babu Sana. The film stars Janhvi Kapoor in the female lead role, and the music is composed by A.R. Rahman. In the movie, Ram Charan shows his athletic avatar, seen in the teaser released earlier, he is playing cricket as the predominant sport in the film and later is also seen wrestling. In other news, according to 123Telugu, producer Naga Vamsi, during a promotional interview for Vijay Deverakonda 's 'Kingdom' mentioned that Ram Charan might take on a "quick film" after 'Peddi'. However, he did not share any specific names. Collaboration with Sukumar also in the works After 'Peddi,' Ram Charan is also expected to go back to work with director Sukumar for his next film, currently in pre-production, and tentatively titled 'RC17.'