Amidst the record breaking success of ‘Peddi’, director Buchi Babu Sana’s big decision, there will be changes in the film.

Tezzbuzz Desk – Ram Charan starrer Peddi has taken a great start in theaters across the world and has registered a gross of over ₹135.36 crore on the first day. With this, it has become the second 100 crore opening film of Ram Charan’s career and has proved to be one of the biggest openings and biggest successes of Indian cinema this year.

Ram Charan starrer Peddi has long been among the most awaited films of Indian cinema. Jhanvi Kapoor and Jagapati Babu are also seen in important roles in the film. After months of wait and excitement the film finally released in theaters and is receiving a tremendous response from the audience. Audiences across the country are giving the film a lot of love, while social media is flooded with appreciation and rave reviews.

However, amid widespread praise, a section of the audience expressed concerns about a particular aspect of the film. Taking this reaction seriously, Buchi Babu Sana issued an emotional statement in which he apologized while respecting the sentiments of the audience. He said the purpose of cinema is to entertain, inspire and connect people, and not to make anyone feel uncomfortable or insulted.

In a commendable move, Buchi Babu Sana assured that his team has carefully listened to the audience’s feedback and necessary changes will be made in the relevant parts. His reaction shows that for him, box office success is as important as his responsibility and respect for the audience.

Buchi Babu Sana wrote in his social media post, “As a filmmaker, I believe that the purpose of cinema is to entertain, inspire and connect with the audience. It should never make anyone feel uncomfortable or insulted. We have taken the reactions that have emerged regarding some scenes of Peddi seriously.

I have always respected women, be it on screen or in real life. It was never our intention to objectify or disrespect any female character. If any part of the film felt that way, we respect those sentiments, understand the concerns being raised and sincerely apologize for it.

After reviewing the feedback, we have decided to make changes to the relevant sections. Cinema evolves through its engagement with the audience and it is our responsibility as storytellers to be mindful of changing viewpoints and sensitivities.

Every woman deserves respect, dignity and worth. We are committed to telling stories that celebrate strong characters and uphold these values.

Thank you to everyone who shared their views with honesty and openness.”

Written and directed by Buchi Babu Sana, Peddi stars Ram Charan in the lead role. Along with him, the strong team of actors like Shiv Rajkumar, Jhanvi Kapoor, Divyendu Sharma and Jagapati Babu makes the film more grand.

The film is produced by Venkat Sathish Kilaru under the banner of Vriddhi Cinemas, while Mythri Movie Makers, Sukumar Writings and IV Entertainment are its associate producers. Ishaan Saxena is attached as co-producer.

IVY Entertainment was established in the year 2020 and today it has become one of India’s leading production companies and film rights acquisition organizations. The company continues to build an extensive collection of premium IP and film rights, while also empowering creative production houses to create world-class films.

The technical team of the film is also very strong, which includes music by A. R. Rahman, Cinematography R. Rathnavelu, production design by Avinash Kolla, editing by Naveen Nooli and executive production by V.Y. It is handled by Praveen Kumar, who adds to the grand cinematic stature of the film.

Peddi is released in North India by Jio Studios, who had previously produced successful films like Dhurandhar, Dhurandhar: The Revenge and Raja Shivaji.

The film was released in theaters worldwide on June 4, 2026.