Ram Charan‘s highly anticipated rural sports drama Peddi has officially completed its censor formalities, with the board mandating several Peddi changes before clearance. Produced by Vriddhi Cinemas and backed by Kilaru Venkata Satish, the film recently received certification from the Hyderabad regional office of the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC).
The Censor Board has awarded Peddi a ‘UA 16+’ certificate, meaning viewers below the age of 16 are advised to watch it under parental guidance. The biggest highlight is the film’s massive runtime—according to the censor certificate, Peddi clocks in at 189 minutes, translating to approximately 3 hours and 9 minutes of screen time.
Key Peddi Changes Mandated by Censor Board
The board raised objections to several dialogues and visuals in Peddi, following which the makers implemented multiple changes to secure clearance. Here’s what was modified:
| Category | Original Content | Change Applied |
|---|---|---|
| Dialogues | Abusive words and phrases | Muted audio + subtitles removed |
| Song Lyrics | “Saruku Saamaan” in ‘Chikiri’ song | Modified per board suggestion |
| Community References | Specific community mentions + “Rajasthan” | Completely removed from film and subtitles |
| Visuals | Middle-finger gesture scene | Covered using CGI (scene retained) |
Unlike many films that face runtime cuts during certification, Peddi retained its original 189-minute duration. The censor board passed the film without demanding any length reductions, despite the modifications to dialogue and visuals.
Sources close to the production say the makers are extremely confident about the story’s emotional depth and narrative strength, which is why they fought to retain the lengthy runtime. Similar to Ustaad Bhagat Singh's recent censor clearance, Peddi is banking on strong content to justify its extended theatrical experience.
With a 3-hour-plus runtime and growing curiosity around its rural sports backdrop, the key question now is whether Peddi can deliver an engaging theatrical experience throughout its epic duration. The film’s release is generating significant buzz, especially given Ram Charan‘s massive fan following and director Buchi Babu‘s reputation for strong storytelling.