What Israel and the US have done is make Khamenei, who was running a country dealing with extreme economic hardships, protests and internal strife, a martyr.
For months, the makers of Peddi have kept fans guessing about the true genre of Ram Charan’s upcoming film. Early reports suggested that the Buchi Babu Sana directorial was a rustic sports action entertainer centred on cricket. The perception gained traction when the film’s title glimpse dropped in 2025. Later, the song Chikiri Chikiri showed Ram Charan performing a hook step with a cricket bat, and its viral popularity further cemented the belief that Peddi revolved heavily around the sport. However, fresh updates point to a surprising twist.
According to the latest buzz, Ram Charan isn’t just playing a cricketer. He reportedly essays a wrestler who also steps onto the cricket pitch, adding an unexpected layer to the narrative. This revelation sheds light on the actor’s dramatic physical transformation in recent months. To convincingly portray a wrestler, he has bulked up significantly, sporting a rugged and muscular look that is expected to be a major highlight as promotions intensify.
Peddi is said to be a gritty emotional drama rather than a straightforward sports entertainer, blending high-stakes wrestling bouts with rustic cricket matches. While the bat-swinging imagery initially drew audiences in, the wrestling ring is poised to deliver the film’s real punch. Recently, choreographer Jani Master described Ram Charan’s dedication and hard work for the film as “absolutely phenomenal.”
Peddi features music by A. R. Rahman and stars Janhvi Kapoor as the female lead. The ensemble cast also includes Shiva Rajkumar, Jagapathi Babu and Boman Irani. Cinematography is handled by R. Rathnavelu. The high-budget production is likely to hit screens on April 30.
On the personal front, Ram Charan and his wife Upasana Kamineni recently celebrated a major milestone. The couple, who already have a daughter, Klin Kaara, welcomed twins, a baby boy and a girl, on January 31.
The filming of Jr NTR’s collaboration with director Prashanth Neel, rumouredly titled Dragon, recently faced an unexpected hurdle. While the unit had been canning crucial action sequences in the semi-arid terrains of Jordan in February, the schedule was abruptly truncated during the final week of the month.
The decision was driven by the escalating West Asia crisis. Tensions in the region have intensified following a series of military strikes involving Israel, the United States, and Iran. With Amman’s airspace flagged in high-risk advisories and regional travel hubs witnessing disruptions, the production team sensed a growing risk of being stranded. Jordan’s geographical location, sharing borders with Syria, Iraq, Israel, Saudi Arabia and Palestine, further heightened concerns. To prioritise the safety of the extensive cast and crew, the makers opted to wrap up the remaining portions ahead of schedule and return to Hyderabad.
Industry insiders note that the team’s swift action likely averted a larger crisis. In 2020, the crew of Aadujeevitham was stranded in Jordan during the pandemic lockdown. The team remained stuck for nearly 70 days between March and May 2020 due to COVID-19 restrictions before being repatriated to India under the Indian government’s Vande Bharat Mission.
Dragon co-stars Rukmini Vasanth, who is also associated with Kantara 2. Jr NTR has reportedly undergone a striking physical transformation for the role, attaining a leaner and more agile physique to perform high-risk stunts. Jr. NTR will have major and intense fight sequences. The film features high-octane, Hollywood-style action sequences filmed in international locations like Jordan and Africa emphasizing a global scale. Dragon also features Malayalam actors Tovino Thomas and Biju Menon. This marks the first collaboration between Prashanth Neel and Jr NTR, heightening expectations around the project. The film’s official release date is expected to be announced later this year.
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