After the success of the web series Lukkhe, where he garnered critical acclaim for keeping his character, Lucky, grounded amidst chaotic circumstances, Lakshvir Singh Saran is now enjoying praise for his recent project, Made In India: A Titan Story.

For Lakshvir, the transition between these two worlds was anything but easy. In a display of extreme commitment, he shot both Lukkhe and Made In India: A Titan Story simultaneously, managing gruelling 12-hour shifts for each project without taking a break for three weeks. He admitted, “It’s all a blur. I would be in that world of the ‘70s with watches in my hand, and then I would take a cab and go into the world of Lukkhe, where suddenly there are guns around. It was an interesting experience, and I would love to do it again because I love acting that much.”

Lakshvir’s approach to acting is defined by a respect for the process over the final product. Having started his career with independent cinema, including the Venice Film Festival-selected Milestone, he developed a discipline that remains central to his craft. He sees acting not as a pursuit of praise, but as a period of profound exploration. He explained, “The product does what it does. The praises will come someday, the praises won’t come someday, but the process is still yours, and I think no one can steal that away from you.”

This philosophy was further reinforced while working alongside stalwarts like Naseeruddin Shah and Jim Sarbh on Made In India: A Titan Story. He spoke particularly highly of Jim Sarbh, describing him as “a rare, secure leader who prioritized the project over his own screen time, often suggesting that lines be given to other actors if it benefited the story.”

When asked about his future aspirations, Lakshvir remained open to being pushed out of his comfort zone. He said, “While I have traversed romance and drama, I am eager to explore genres that make me feel nervous, since those roles have often led to my best work.” 

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The portrayal of Achiyamma, played by Janhvi Kapoor in Peddi, has sparked considerable discussion since the film’s release. Several viewers and commentators questioned the way the character was developed and presented on screen. In response to audience feedback, the makers removed a couple of controversial scenes within the first few days of the film’s theatrical run.

At the same time, the team defended its creative choices. Director Buchi Babu Sana revealed that several important scenes featuring Ram Charan and Janhvi Kapoor were trimmed before release to reduce the film’s runtime. According to the filmmaker, those deleted portions provided greater context to Achiyamma’s character arc and emotional journey. The makers believe that retaining those scenes would have helped audiences better understand her significance in the narrative.

Janhvi Kapoor’s role gets more depth

The original cut of Peddi reportedly ran close to 189 minutes before undergoing further trims. The makers have now decided to add back select scenes to the theatrical version, increasing the runtime by approximately six minutes. The additional footage is expected to provide more context to Achiyamma’s character and strengthen her presence in the story.

Peddi marks an important phase in Janhvi Kapoor’s Telugu cinema journey. She made her Telugu debut opposite Jr NTR in Devara: Part 1, where she played Thangam. Her pairing with Ram Charan in Peddi further strengthens her presence in the industry.

Where does Peddi stand?

The sports-action drama opened to high expectations and drew strong crowds across the Telugu states. According to the makers, the film has performed impressively at the box office. While the Telugu version has reportedly enjoyed a robust theatrical run, its performance in Hindi-speaking markets and overseas territories has been comparatively modest.

Ram Charan’s performance has emerged as one of the film’s biggest talking points, with audiences and critics praising his emotional range, screen presence, and physical transformation for the role.

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