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Happy Birthday Shiva Rajkumar: Peddi makers release first look poster

Shiva Rajkumar’s intense first look as Gournaidu in Peddi has been unveiled, showcasing his fierce avatar with a rugged charm and commanding presence. The poster drop, timed with his birthday, adds to the excitement surrounding the Ram Charan-starrer rural action drama.

July 12, 2025 / 10:57 IST
Happay Birthday Shivkumar

With Peddi, a fast-paced rural sports action drama that is expected to revolutionise the genre, international superstar Ram Charan is set to make a spectacular comeback to the big screen. It is known that Kannada actor Shiva Rajkumar is playing a pivotal role in this film. On the occasion of his birthday today, the makers of Peddi released his first look poster from the film.

Shiva Rajkumar's First Look Revealed

The film's makers unveiled the dramatic first glimpse of Kannada superstar Shiva Rajkumar, who plays a pivotal role, on Ram Charan's birthday. Gournaidu, played by Shiva Rajkumar, has a rugged, powerful aura, a thick handlebar moustache, and a fierce expression. He exudes raw intensity and authority, which adds another level of drama to the already compelling story.

Technical Mastery & Star-Studded Cast

The film stars Janhvi Kapoor as the female lead, her second significant appearance in Telugu cinema, alongside Ram Charan and Shiva Rajkumar. Experienced performers Divyendu Sharma and Jagapathi Babu play important parts in the supporting cast.

With Oscar-winning composer A.R. Rahman providing the music and renowned cinematographer R Rathnavelu handling the visuals, the movie has an outstanding technical crew. Navin Nooli, a National Award-winning editor, is on board to guarantee a clear and captivating narrative flow.

A Memorable Birthday Release

In order to guarantee Peddi's big global premiere on March 27, 2026—also Ram Charan's birthday—the team is working against the clock. The excitement surrounding the movie is growing with each new release, and viewers are excited to see what this formidable team has in store.

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It is anticipated that Peddi will revolutionise Telugu cinema and have a huge pan-India release due to its flawless fusion of mass appeal, emotional depth, and superior craftsmanship.

With its ambitious vision, strong characters, and engrossing first shot, the film, which was directed by Uppena star Buchi Babu Sana, has already caused a stir. Peddi is being produced on an unprecedented scale and is expected to be one of the biggest movies of 2026. It is being financed by Venkata Satish Kilaru under the auspices of Vriddhi Cinemas and presented by Mythri Movie Makers in collaboration with Sukumar Writings.

Entertainment desk
first published: Jul 12, 2025 10:56 am

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