As the release date draws closer, the makers of Peddi, starring Ram Charan and Janhvi Kapoor, have stepped up the film’s production pace. Directed by Buchi Babu Sana, the film is scheduled to hit theatres on March 27, 2026, and is now in its final stages of shooting.
A key portion of the film was planned to be shot in Delhi, covering prominent locations such as Rashtrapati Bhavan and Agrasen ki Baoli. However, this schedule was pushed by a few months due to multiple factors. Reports suggest that the Delhi shoot spans four to five days and includes several crucial sequences. With the exception of the climax and a special song, the rest of the film has already been wrapped up.
Recently, Ram Charan and the team travelled to Delhi to complete this pending schedule. According to Delhi Times, the shoot, which was rescheduled to November following a bomb blast near the Red Fort, began on Saturday morning near Rashtrapati Bhavan. Heavy fog reportedly delayed filming by nearly three hours, but the team resumed shooting later in the day. By evening, the unit shifted to Agrasen ki Baoli to film additional scenes. The entire Delhi schedule is planned across four days.
Director Buchi Babu Sana has chosen real locations to enhance the film’s authenticity, aligning with Peddi’s raw and rustic village-based narrative. Shooting at Rashtrapati Bhavan was said to be particularly challenging, with the team waiting for months to secure permission. Their persistence eventually paid off, allowing them to film at the iconic site without compromising on their vision.
Following the completion of the Delhi schedule, the team will move on to film the climax sequence, after which a special song will be shot, marking the end of the film’s production. While there have been rumours about Kajal Aggarwal featuring in the special song, no official confirmation has been made so far.
Peddi is produced by Venkata Satish Kilaru under Vriddhi Cinemas, in association with Mythri Movie Makers and Sukumar Writings. The film’s music is composed by AR Rahman, adding further buzz to this highly anticipated Ram Charan project.
Age Gap Debate: Ashika Ranganath Says Role Matters More Than Co-Star’s Age
The age gap between actors and actresses has emerged as one of the most debated topics among film audiences in recent times. In the early decades of cinema, especially during the early 20th century, significant age differences between leading men and women were widely accepted. Actresses were often much younger than their male counterparts, and such casting choices rarely faced criticism due to the social norms and cinematic conventions of that era.
However, audience sensibilities have evolved over time. With changing mindsets and greater awareness, large age gaps in on-screen pairings—particularly involving senior stars and much younger actresses—have begun to draw criticism from certain sections of viewers, who find such combinations unrelatable or visually unappealing. Within the film industry itself, opinions remain divided. While some artistes view casting purely as a professional decision driven by storytelling, others have openly expressed discomfort with pronounced age differences.
Kannada actress Ashika Ranganath, who is steadily making her mark in Telugu cinema, recently addressed this issue. Ashika has shared screen space with senior stars like Kalyan Ram, Nagarjuna, Chiranjeevi, and Ravi Teja—actors significantly older than her. Her upcoming Telugu film Bhartha Mahasayulaku Wignyapthi, which stars Ravi Teja, brought the topic back into discussion during a press meet held on Saturday.
Responding to a question on age-gap criticism, Ashika shared her perspective, stating that she approaches her work purely from an actor’s point of view. She emphasized her focus on versatility rather than the age of her co-stars. According to her, while she portrayed a young and modern character in Bhartha Mahasayulaku Wignyapthi, her role in Naa Saami Ranga alongside Nagarjuna demanded a more mature portrayal. Ashika stressed that her primary concern is how well a character fits her and how effectively she can contribute to the story, irrespective of whether the film stars a young or senior hero.
Actress Dimple Hayathi, who was also present at the event, echoed similar sentiments. She stated that age differences do not influence her choices, adding that working with experienced actors offers valuable learning opportunities. Such views are not new in the industry. Several actresses have previously expressed comparable opinions, emphasizing performance and storytelling over age considerations. More recently, actor Karthi, who was paired with Kriti Shetty in Vaa Vaathiyaar, also remarked that he prioritizes characters and narrative depth rather than age while selecting his roles.