After the success of ‘Peddi’, the megastar Chiranjeevi joined the film’s team for a special interaction, which was later shared on the Vriddhi Cinemas YouTube channel. In the interview, the veteran actor spoke at length about the impact of the film, director Buchi Babu Sana’s vision and Ram Charanthe performance ofChiranjeevi has said that he has heard from many people that Ram Charan has surpassed him as an actor in ‘Peddi’. He said, “People are saying that Ram Charan has surpassed Chiranjeevi in Peddi. As a father, I feel proud and elated. But as an actor, it’s a little difficult to accept. Watching my son’s performance has given me immense joy and pride.”
He remembers Chiranjeevi’s advice SP Balasubrahmanyam
During the interaction, Chiranjeevi reflected on a memorable conversation he had with legendary singer S. P. Balasubrahmanyam. The singer revealed that she was inspired to take on more films aimed at the performance.Chiranjeevi recalled, “SP Balasubrahmanyam once told me, “You have done films like Aapadbandhavudu’ and ‘Rudraveena’. I know your acting skills. But you are moving more towards commercial cinema. You have much more potential’.”He also shared another note forwarded to him by SPB. “Balu told me that Balachander once said, ‘You have shades of Kamal Haasan and Rajinikanth in you’.” The actor said that he always wanted to take up content-based films whenever the right opportunity came his way.
Why did Chiranjeevi mention ‘Dangal’ and ‘Chak De! India ‘
Talking about sports dramas, Chiranjeevi revealed that he admired ‘Dangal’ and ‘Chak De! India’. He said he often wished he had come up with similar stories throughout his career.He revealed, “I said, ‘Why wouldn’t I do such films if they come to me? I have the ability and confidence to act in them. But stories like this have to come my way first.” Dangal and Chak De! India came out in Hindi, I admired those performances and wanted such stories to come to me. But directors must bring such content. Now Peddi has come to a similar sporting stage.” The actor added that he was happy to see Ram Charan bagging such a role.
‘Peddi’ has a different identity, says Chiranjeevi
Comparing ‘Peddi’ and ‘Dangal’, Chiranjeevi explains why he feels the two films offer different experiences despite being in the sports drama genre.He said, “Dangal is an emotional family-oriented sports drama. It revolves around fighting and the relationship within the family. The emotional conflicts between the characters tug at your heartstrings and move you deeply.”Highlighting the uniqueness of Peddi, “Peddi is a rural sports drama. It creates awareness and motivates people. In a way, it is an educational film for governments, children and parents.” It makes the audience think.”According to Chiranjeevi, the film’s rural setting and social message give it significant appeal. Explaining why he believes the film will have a long-lasting impact, Chiranjeevi said, “While these are classic sports dramas, ‘Peddi’ is a rural drama rooted in village life. It’s a story of people connected to the land. That’s why I think it will have a longer run and wider acceptance.”He concluded, “Such a story came to Ram Charan. It’s the kind of opportunity I missed, and he got it. That’s why people say Ram Charan has surpassed Chiranjeevi. I heartily agree with them. As a father, I’m very proud. But as an actor, I have to accept it with a little difficulty.”
“Peddi crosses Rs 200 crore in India
Meanwhile, ‘Peddi’ is still going strong in the competition. Ram Charan’s action sports drama saw a significant jump in collections on its second Saturday.According to Sacnilk, the film earned Rs 8.10 crore in India on Day 10, a growth of 57.3% from Rs 5.15 crore collected on Day 9. The latest figures have taken the film’s net collection in India to 206.80 crores.
