Peddi X Review: Netizens Praise Ram Charan's 'National Award Winning' Performance, Call Film 'Blockbuster'

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Peddi day! Ram Charan’s much-awaited sports drama has finally hit theatres, and social media is already filled with early reactions. Directed by Buchi Babu Sana, the film marks Charan’s return to the big screen after the lukewarm response to Game Changer. Also starring Janhvi Kapoor, Shiva Rajkumar, Jagapathi Babu, Boman Irani, and Divyenndu Sharma, the film opened to impressive advance bookings. Going by the first wave of reactions on X (formerly Twitter), Peddi has received praise from fans. While many viewers have lauded Ram Charan’s committed performance and the moving story, others felt the screenplay and pacing could have been stronger.

Ram Charan’s Peddi Performance Hailed As National Award-Worthy

First thing audience loved about Peddi is the performance of Ram Charan calling him the driving force behind Peddi. Several viewers mentioned about his transformation, screen presence, and emotional performance, with many saying he will win National-award for it. One user described it as a watchable commercial entertainer that works despite its flaws, adding that Ram Charan carries much of the story on his shoulders.

Several who watched the film also appreciated Peddi's emotional core. Social media posts praised its that the film had the right commercial elements and storytelling, with one user mentioning that Peddi balances a template Telugu commercial structure with an engaging plot and presentation. The user also lauded Jagapathi Babu’s portrayal of Appalosoori, calling it a well-made sports drama driven by performances and emotion. Shivarajkumar's performance too has won appreciation.

A R Rahman’s music has been another talking point. The Oscar-winning composer’s songs and background score have been praised, with netizens saying that the music elevates key scenes and makes an impact in the film. Some even felt his score compensates for moments where the screenplay dips in intensity.

Mixed Response To First Half and Janhvi Kapoor’s Role

However, not all feedback has been positive. Some viewers felt the first half relied much on familiar commercial tropes, while Janhvi Kapoor’s role received mixed responses, with a section of the audience feeling it did not contribute to the story. Others also said they were unhappy with the nearly three-hour runtime, mentioning that better editing could have improved the screen time.

Despite these criticisms, several portions of the film have been called crowd-pleasers. The pre-interval sequence and the stretch leading up to the song Massa Massa have been praised, with netizens calling them among the most engaging moments of the film, which has mass appeal.At the box office, Peddi has opened on a good note. According to trade tracker Sacnilk, the film sold nearly three lakh tickets in advance bookings across India for its opening day, with the Telugu version contributing over 2.8 lakh tickets. Worldwide advance sales reportedly crossed Rs 12 crore before release.