Peddi trailer review: Ram Charan delivers pure mass madness with emotion, sports & swagger 

The trailer of Peddi immediately tells audiences exactly what type of film it is – loud, emotional, grounded, heroic, and unapologetically massy. The film appears to showcase the directorial talent of Buchi Babu Sana very well, with Ram Charan as the lead character appearing to be completely engaged in portraying one of his most primal avatars to date. 

The world of Peddi is distinct from traditional sports dramas shown in high-quality, over-produced renditions of true stories, as this trailer presents it as an amalgamation of life experiences and values – a village hero story mixed with survival, pride, rebellion, and sports used as a weapon of identity. Throughout the trailer, Peddi is portrayed as someone who is fighting against not only their opponents but also a very corrupt and unjust system. 

Ram Charan is the star of the trailer. Running through open fields, punching people in the face, jumping into wrestling rings, and carrying the weight of his countrymen upon his back, he embodies an energetic presence throughout the trailer. What is most interesting about this film is the idea that it has a multi-sport angle. This trailer does not focus on one sport but showcases multiple sports (wrestling, cricket, and running) in different parts of the trailer, which creates a crossover-type energy that feels larger than life. It is exaggerated in some ways, but that’s part of what makes this trailer so entertaining. 

The cinematography of the film is also a strength. Rathnavelu has created a raw, earthy look to the film while still maintaining an epic look to the film. Slow-motion shots, muddy landscapes, crowded village shots, and explosions show that these shots were created for audiences to cheer in packed theatres. The background score created by A. R. Rahman also brings all of these elements together. Instead of competing with the visuals of the trailer, the music builds suspense and emotion. 

Although Janhvi Kapoor may receive limited attention in the trailer, she brings a tender and gentle quality to an assertively male-dominated story. Her village looks refreshingly simple, and from the brief glimpses, her and Ram Charan’s chemistry hints at a more emotional layer beneath all the action. 

The other actors also create a very distinguished impression. Jagapathi Babu exhibits an air of menace as the popular antagonist character; this is a great example of his command of acting. Shiva Rajkumar has a commanding screen presence that provides instant credibility to the role he plays. Divyenndu seems to have been given a strange, yet intriguing part; there is the potential for this role to be one of the surprises in the film. 

That said, the trailer does have some minor technical issues. A lot of scenes are edited together with a high number of cuts and transitions, which gives the story an overly chaotic feel in some areas. There were some viewers online who indicated the edit of the trailer was uneven, even though visually and performance-wise, it showcases strength. Nevertheless, the strong emotional content and grand scale of the film create enough power to make it a viable film, even though there may be some issues with editing or subtlety. 

More than anything, Peddi looks like the kind of film designed for collective theatrical energy – cheering crowds, loud background music, emotional highs, and heroic moments meant to land big. 

Watch the trailer of Peddi below: