"Absolute Fire in Every Frame": National Award-Winning Filmmaker Rishab Shetty Blown Away by Ram Charan’s ‘Peddi’ Trailer
The nationwide frenzy surrounding Mega Power Star Ram Charan’s upcoming magnum opus, "Peddi," has reached a spectacular crescendo following its high-profile trailer launch in Mumbai. Adding a massive wave of creative validation to the project, National Award-winning actor-filmmaker Rishab Shetty has heaped glowing praise on the promotional cut, singling out Ram Charan's jaw-dropping physical evolution.
The film, directed by Buchi Babu Sana and backed by debutant producer Venkata Satish Kilaru under the Vriddhi Cinemas banner—in partnership with Mythri Movie Makers and Sukumar Writings—is pacing toward a historic global release on June 4, 2026.
A Stellar Multilingual Endorsement from the 'Kantara' Maker
Rishab Shetty, who took Indian cinema by storm with Kantara, took to social platforms to express his sheer admiration for the trailer's uncompromising scale, raw aesthetic, and intense sports-action backdrop.
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The Megastar’s Aura: Rishab described Ram Charan as "absolute fire in every single frame," expressing deep fascination for the global star's chiseled frame, rugged makeover, and commanding screen presence.
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The Stellar Ensemble: The director-actor warmly celebrated the towering, majestic impact of Kannada superstar Shiva Rajkumar, noting that his presence adds a magnificent layer of dramatic gravity to the script. He also praised leading lady Janhvi Kapoor for infusing a vibrant, elegant spark into the rural canvas.
Lauding Buchi Babu Sana’s World-Building
Rishab further applauded director Buchi Babu Sana for his masterful visual storytelling and uncompromised world-building. For a filmmaker like Shetty, who specializes in rooted, raw, and culturally rich stories, Peddi's seamless blend of intense sports choreography and native human conflict stands out as a pathbreaking cinematic achievement.
With the trailer heavily trending at the number one spot across multiple Indian languages, this massive endorsement from a top-tier industry icon has added immense trade momentum just a couple of weeks before the film's theatrical arrival.
