Dressed in traditional purple silk saree, Janhvi Kapoor seeks divine blessings for 'Peddi' at Tirumala temple
Tirumala, June 4
Janhvi Kapoor marked the release of her latest film 'Peddi' with a spiritual visit to the Tirumala Venkateswara Temple, undertaking a barefoot pilgrimage up the sacred Alipiri steps before offering prayers at the renowned shrine.
The actor visited the temple on the eve of Peddi's worldwide theatrical release on June 4.
Janhvi was dressed in an elegant aubergine-purple silk saree featuring subtle gold zari weaving and delicate floral motifs. The saree was paired with a matching short-sleeved silk blouse with a deep V-neckline.
Completing the look, the actor wore traditional gold temple jewellery, including a statement choker necklace, matching jhumka earrings, gold bangles and a prominent gold kamarbandh. Her hair was styled in a classic half-up, half-down fashion with soft waves, while minimal makeup and a small bindi complemented the traditional ensemble.
The temple visit coincided with a significant milestone in Janhvi's career as 'Peddi', her latest Telugu-language project opposite Ram Charan, officially released in theatres worldwide on June 4.
Directed by Buchi Babu Sana, Peddi is a high-budget Telugu sports action drama that combines themes of sports, village identity and social justice. The film stars Ram Charan in the titular role alongside Janhvi Kapoor, Shiva Rajkumar, Jagapathi Babu, Divyenndu and Boman Irani. The music has been composed by AR Rahman.
Set in a rural village in Vizianagaram, Andhra Pradesh, during the 1990s, the story follows Peddi, a gifted athlete skilled in cricket, wrestling and sprinting.
Produced by Venkata Satish Kilaru and co-produced by Ishan Saksena, 'Peddi' was released in cinemas worldwide on June 4, 2026.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Love how Bollywood stars are now embracing South Indian culture so beautifully. Janhvi in a traditional silk saree at Tirumala is a lovely sight. But honestly, I hope the film isn't just about the glamour - sports dramas need good storytelling. Let's see if 'Peddi' delivers.
That kamarbandh is pure vintage vibes! Tirumala is such a powerful place - the energy there is unmatched. Janhvi looking like a true Telugu ammayi in that silks. Her dedication to visit barefoot is commendable. Peddi better be a hit for Ram Charan! 🏏🔥
Impressive that she did the entire Alipiri steps barefoot - that's real devotion. The fashion is lovely but I'm more curious about the film. Buchi Babu Sana directing a sports drama with AR Rahman music sounds promising. However, I hope it's not just another commercial masala film.
The '90s Vizianagaram setting sounds intriguing - that region has great cricket history. Janhvi's look is perfect for the occasion, but I'm more excited about Ram Charan as a multi-sport athlete. Hope AR Rahman's music does justice to the rural theme. Fingers crossed! 🤞
Recently, many stars visit Tirumala before big releases - nice tradition. But honestly, I wish they'd focus more on the film's content than the publicity stunts. The purple saree is beautiful, but what about the script? Hope Peddi has substance beyond the hype.