In a candid revelation that has set the internet abuzz, ‘Peddi’ director Buchi Babu Sana has revealed. Janhvi KapoorRam Charan’s role was originally for his younger sister Khushi Kapoor. The filmmaker explained in detail why he made the uncomfortable change in the same house.
How Khushi Kapoor lost her role to Janhvi Kapoor
Speaking in an interview with M9 ahead of the film’s release on June 4, Buchi Babu Sana shared that she initially approached Khushi Kapoor for the role of Achiyamma, but changed her mind after meeting her. The director stated, “Initially I narrated the film to Khushi Kapoor. But once I saw her in person, I realized that she is too young for this character. Now imagine when I have to reject Khushi and Janhvi in ​​the same house where I have to narrate. I felt bad and asked Janhvi if Khushi didn’t insult her.”He went on to describe the awkward but necessary conversation, adding, “I explained why I rejected my sister. I looked at Khushi, said hello and said, ‘I don’t want you in the film; I want your sister”. But such things should be done for cinema. I knew from the beginning that this role would suit Janhvi. Even if I told others, I would portray her in the role.”
More about ‘Peddi’
‘Peddi’ is a sports action drama set in rural Andhra Pradesh in the 1980s that explores the worlds of cricket and traditional wrestling (pehelwani/kushti). It is the second feature film written and directed by Buchi after the famous ‘Uppena’ (2021).Movie protagonists Ram Charan the titular role alongside Janhvi Kapoor, Shiva Rajkumar, Jagapathi Babu and Divyenndu. The trailer will be released on May 18.
The director praises Ram Charan’s dedication to the story
In a recent promotional video shot while driving around Hyderabad, Buchi Babu Sana praised his lead actor, saying, “You have given me so many beautiful memories with this film. Peddi is going to be amazing. We have worked wholeheartedly. The main focus has always been the story. Charan sir is a star hero, but he left all that aside to work on this story.”‘Peddi’ will hit theaters on June 4, 2026.
