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From Magadheera to Peddi: Ram Charan’s most striking first look transformations

Ram Charan’s daring new look in Peddi has fans buzzing, but bold transformations are nothing new for the star. Over 18 years, he’s mastered the art of making unforgettable first impressions.

Entertainment desk | August 03, 2025 / 16:43 IST
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Up next for the Ram Charan is Peddi, and his rugged first-look from the film has already sparked massive buzz even before its release. But this isn’t the first time the actor has gone all out with a transformative appearance. 
Up next for the Ram Charan is Peddi, and his rugged first-look from the film has already sparked massive buzz even before its release. But this isn’t the first time the actor has gone all out with a transformative appearance. 
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In the iconic historical drama Magadheera, Ram Charan stepped into the role of a courageous warrior. To stay true to the character, he sported medium-length locks, a stubble beard, and a deep handlebar moustache. As an unsung hero, he left no stone unturned in elevating the character’s impact through his facial appearance and warrior attire.
In the iconic historical drama Magadheera, Ram Charan stepped into the role of a courageous warrior. To stay true to the character, he sported medium-length locks, a stubble beard, and a deep handlebar moustache. As an unsung hero, he left no stone unturned in elevating the character’s impact through his facial appearance and warrior attire.
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In the 2014 release Yevadu, Ram Charan adopted an urban, contemporary look. On-screen, he appeared in stylish and cool outfits—sometimes in casual T-shirts and jeans layered with jackets, and other times in breezy ensembles like denim shirts and pants. He enhanced these looks with scarves and eyewear, adding to the modern vibe.
In the 2014 release Yevadu, Ram Charan adopted an urban, contemporary look. On-screen, he appeared in stylish and cool outfits—sometimes in casual T-shirts and jeans layered with jackets, and other times in breezy ensembles like denim shirts and pants. He enhanced these looks with scarves and eyewear, adding to the modern vibe.
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In Rangasthalam, Ram Charan sported a look reminiscent of Peddi, albeit with a less rugged and more rooted effect. His appearance featured a long-grown beard and side-combed hair, grounded in regional flavor. His outfits reflected a fusion of modern and traditional South Indian styles, aligning perfectly with the film’s setting.
In Rangasthalam, Ram Charan sported a look reminiscent of Peddi, albeit with a less rugged and more rooted effect. His appearance featured a long-grown beard and side-combed hair, grounded in regional flavor. His outfits reflected a fusion of modern and traditional South Indian styles, aligning perfectly with the film’s setting.
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In Dhruva, his look bore similarities to Yevadu. He went clean-shaven with only a sleek moustache, donning crisp shirts and pants, often accessorized with stylish eyewear.
In Dhruva, his look bore similarities to Yevadu. He went clean-shaven with only a sleek moustache, donning crisp shirts and pants, often accessorized with stylish eyewear.
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In RRR, Ram Charan adopted a thick, dense beard and moustache, paired with a neatly tamed hairstyle. He mostly appeared in classic shirts and pants, complemented by broad shoulder straps as part of his uniformed look.
In RRR, Ram Charan adopted a thick, dense beard and moustache, paired with a neatly tamed hairstyle. He mostly appeared in classic shirts and pants, complemented by broad shoulder straps as part of his uniformed look.
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Ram Charan’s striking transformation for *Peddi* has grabbed attention—rugged beard, messy hair, hoop earrings, and a bold nose ring. Breaking away from his usual polished look, he embraces a raw, earthy style in casual prints. Directed by Buchi Babu Sana, the film stars Janhvi Kapoor and hits theatres on March 27, 2026.
Ram Charan’s striking transformation for Peddi has grabbed attention—rugged beard, messy hair, hoop earrings, and a bold nose ring. Breaking away from his usual polished look, he embraces a raw, earthy style in casual prints. Directed by Buchi Babu Sana, the film stars Janhvi Kapoor and hits theatres on March 27, 2026.

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