Boman Irani calls 'Peddi' one of "most patriotic films", Divyenndu says "I fell in love with filmmaking all over again"
Mumbai, May 19
Actors Boman Irani and Divyenndu Sharma shared insights about their upcoming film 'Peddi', praising co-star Ram Charan, director Buchi Babu Sana and the film's deeper emotional and patriotic core.
Speaking about Ram Charan's performance in the film, Boman Irani told ANI, "Ram Charan is a great actor and star. He makes great films. I think he has done a great job in this film. It's raw, it's wild, it's sincere, it's vulnerable, it's powerful. He has everything in his performance."
Describing the essence of the film, the actor said 'Peddi' goes far beyond being just a sports drama.
"I feel this is one of the most patriotic films. People say it's a sports film. I don't believe it's just a sports film. There are many great sports sequences, but apart from that, what this film wants to say... the Hindi word is 'Tattva' -- the essence of the film. There are so many talents in our country, so many marginalized people without identity. From a small village with no place on the map, this person rises and shows what we can do as a country," he said.
Calling it one of his most fulfilling projects, actor Divyenndu added, "I don't think my first Telugu film could have been a better experience for me. Story, character, production house, co-actors, directors, everything. I fell in love with filmmaking all over again while working on 'Peddi'."
Divyenndu also reflected on his experience working in the Telugu film industry and praised its collaborative work culture.
"I really liked the working culture there. People work with a lot of satisfaction. There is no rush to just finish the day. I experienced how every stage of filmmaking was celebrated from planning the shot to executing it successfully," he shared.
Divyenndu also praised Ram Charan, calling him "warm", "respectful" and "fun to work with."
Talking about the larger message of the film, Irani said sports in 'Peddi' become a metaphor for life itself. "Winning is not important for us. Keeping the game alive is important. This game is not only about sports, it is about how we live life. Sometimes films become hits, sometimes flops, but that doesn't mean we lost. What matters is honesty, dedication and never giving up," he said.
Calling sports "a great equalizer," Divyenndu added, "It is important that you go out there and play every day. After that, let's see what happens."
The trailer of Ram Charan's 'Peddi' offers a glimpse into the actor's cross-athleticism across different sports, including wrestling, cricket and sprinting. Directed by Buchi Babu Sena, the Telugu film also stars Boman Irani and Divyenndu Sharma in the prominent roles.
The three-minute and seven-second trailer opens with the massy introduction of Ram Charan while the actor flexes his batting and wrestling skills. At one point in the trailer, Boman Irani hailed Ram Charan as the cross athlete of India.The trailer showcases a sweeping rural drama where the lead character's undying love for sports is dominated by struggles orchestrated by the landlords and other powerful antagonists.
Ram Charan plays a multi-talented athlete who earns his livelihood through sheer physical strength, straddling cricket, wrestling and sprinting. According to the video, Divyenndu is expected to play the role of an antagonist in the film. Ram Charan was also seen romancing with actress Janhvi Kapoor in the movie.The movie is produced by Venkata Satish Kilaru under the banner of Vriddhi Cinemas. The film's music is composed by AR Rahman.Vriddhi Cinemas shared the trailer on their Instagram handle.
The film is slated to release in theatres on June 4.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Ram Charan in a sports drama? Sign me up! And with AR Rahman's music, this is going to be epic. Boman Irani and Divyenndu are such wonderful additions to the cast. The trailer gave me chills! 🙌
As someone who enjoys Indian cinema from abroad, this looks promising. The cross-athlete concept is fascinating. But I hope it doesn't become too preachy with the patriotism. Boman Irani's "Tattva" comment sounds deep though.
"Winning is not important, keeping the game alive is important" - this line hit me hard. As someone who played kabaddi in college, I know exactly what Boman Irani means. Sports teach you about life, not just trophies. Beautiful sentiment. 👏
I appreciate the cross-industry collaboration here. Divyenndu from Hindi cinema and Boman Irani working in a Telugu film with Ram Charan - this is how Indian cinema should unite. Hope the film delivers on its promises!
Not gonna lie, I'm skeptical about another "patriotic" film. The trailer looks good but I hope it doesn't become jingoistic. Boman Irani's words about marginalized talent are powerful though - let's see if the film actually does justice to that idea.
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