Jio Studios, the media and content arm of Reliance Industries, has secured the North India distribution rights for Ram Charan‘s upcoming film Peddi. The studio is making a significant move into South Indian film distribution for Hindi-speaking markets, following the massive success of Dhurandhar 2_.
Birthday Glimpse Sets the Tone
On Ram Charan‘s birthday, the makers released a special pehalwan glimpse that left audiences thoroughly impressed. With a major studio like Jio Studios now handling North India distribution, Peddi is set for a wide, high-profile release across the Hindi belt.
Cast, Story, and Director
Peddi is set in 1980s Andhra Pradesh and follows a determined villager who fights for his community’s identity through multiple sports — wrestling, cricket, and running.
Buchi Babu Sana directs the film. His creative partnership with Ram Charan has drawn considerable attention in Telugu film circles. Janhvi Kapoor plays the female lead, with Shiva Rajkumar, Divyyendu, and Jagapathi Babu in key supporting roles. The film’s score is composed by A.R. Rahman.