The release plans of Ram Charan’s upcoming film Peddi continue to keep fans guessing. Filmfare had earlier exclusively reported that the rustic action drama might not hit theatres on April 30 as scheduled. Now, according to the latest reports, the Ram Charan starrer may indeed miss its planned release date.

Peddi release: Fans on tenterhooks

The release date of Peddi, directed by Buchi Babu Sana, has already been pushed multiple times, with the film most recently slated for an April 30 release. Earlier delays were attributed to production hurdles, VFX work, and box office competition. While such extensions are often necessary to ensure high-quality output, sources now suggest that the makers are eyeing a new release window, possibly June 25, 2026, to align with premieres, a holiday period, and weekend screenings.

A source reveals that the decision to postpone the release is driven purely by the need to deliver a polished final product, citing ongoing production and technical challenges. However, the makers have yet to issue an official confirmation. The continued uncertainty has left fans on tenterhooks. While the recently released ‘pehelwan glimpse’ featuring Ram Charan has heightened curiosity, repeated delays are also testing fans’ patience.

Release date challenges

Interestingly, even when the ‘pehelwan glimpse’ was unveiled, the promotional material still mentioned April 30 as the release date. The makers’ silence regarding the latest postponement rumours has only added to the speculation. Since its announcement, Peddi has faced multiple scheduling challenges, including production delays, stiff competition from Dhurandhar 2, post-production constraints, and the need to secure a prime holiday window.

Peddi has music scored by Academy Award winner AR Rahman and cinematography by Rathnavelu.
While the song Chikiri Chikiri garnered over 200 million views, the second single, Rai Rai Raa Raa also dominated music charts. Set in 1980s Andhra Pradesh, the sports drama also stars Janhvi Kapoor in a key role.

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Arjun Rampal is currently enjoying a major high in his career, riding on the massive success of the Dhurandhar franchise. His intense performance as the antagonist in Aditya Dhar’s spy thriller has struck a chord with audiences, and the actor is clearly soaking in the moment. Reflecting on the journey, Arjun shared that he is “over the moon”, adding that years of patience and perseverance have finally paid off.

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On Monday, he took to Instagram to share a heartfelt video capturing his journey in Bollywood. The montage begins with his debut in Moksha and moves through the years, leading up to his recent appearance in Dhurandhar alongside Ranveer Singh. Along with the video, he wrote, “From playing cowboys as kids, to landing my first film #moksha to #Dhurandhar I am blessed to have been with everyone who was part of the journey. Thank you my dearest fan family for sticking with me on the ride.”

He also thanked director Aditya Dhar and the team for trusting him with the role, expressing gratitude in his note. “Thank you to this incredible #Dhurandhar family @adityadharfilms @vik_now @ojas_gautam for being my pillars and of course mera Babbar sher @ranveersingh #lokeshdhar jyotideshpande shweta @castingchhabra @actormaddy @therakeshbedi @duttsanjay @preetisheel smriti this list will keep growing. I am over the moon,” he wrote. He further added, “Patience, Perseverance, Passion stick with them and dreams come true. @dhurandhartherevenge and of course the mesmerising @shashwatology your music is phenomenal.. the action team the fabulous @dokkaebi530 and @msjoeykim thank you for everything.”

Over the years, Arjun has built a diverse filmography with notable films like Don, Om Shanti Om, Rock On, Housefull, Raajneeti, Ra One and Satyagraha. He even won a National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor for Rock On. In Dhurandhar, he plays ISI Major Iqbal, a fictional mastermind linked to the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, while the sequel follows Ranveer Singh’s character Hamza on a mission of revenge. The franchise has turned into a massive box office force, with the first film crossing  Rs 1300 crore globally and the sequel already surpassing Rs 1350 crore worldwide, including over Rs 870 crore net in India.

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