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Exclusive: Mrunal Thakur steps in for special song in Peddi after Rashmika Mandanna opts out

All eyes are on Mega Power Star Ram Charan as fans eagerly await his next big release, Peddi. With meticulous preparation and high expectations, both the actor and the makers are leaving no stone unturned to make it a blockbuster hit.

January 28, 2026 / 14:28 IST
Rashmika rejects special song in Peddi
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  • Ram Charan's film Peddi plans a special item song for pan India appeal
  • Rashmika Mandanna declined the song offer due to rumored marriage plans
  • Mrunal Thakur considered for special song, no official confirmation yet

There are huge expectations for Mega Power Star Ram Charan upcoming movie Peddi. Fans are eagerly waiting to see Ram Charan score a strong hit after a long gap. He is fully focused on this film and is spending a lot of time on its preparation. The makers are also working very carefully to make Peddi a big success at the box office.

Peddi is directed by Buchi Babu who earlier impressed audiences with Uppena. Now he is aiming to present Ram Charan in a powerful and fresh way. It is said that everything is being planned in detail. The team is leaving no stone unturned to make the movie appealing to fans across India.

We have exclusively learnt that the makers are planning a special item song in Peddi. In pan India movies special songs have become a major attraction. These songs often go viral and bring massive attention to the film even before release. The Peddi team is also said to be giving high importance to this song.

According to a source, popular actress Rashmika Mandanna was approached for this special song. However reports say that Rashmika politely rejected the offer. The reason mentioned is that she is close to her marriage plans. There have been strong rumors about her marriage with actor Vijay Devarakonda around February 24. Still there is no official confirmation from either side about this news.

With Rashmika stepping away the makers are now looking at other popular actresses. Tollywood circles are buzzing with talk that Mrunal Thakur might be considered for this song. Her popularity has grown rapidly in recent times and fans love her screen presence. If she agrees it could be a big highlight for Peddi.

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Special songs today are creating record breaking views on digital platforms. Recently Tamannaah's special songs created a huge sensation and became chartbusters. Following this trend Peddi team wants a song that will create similar buzz.

As of now there is no official announcement about who will do the special song. Everything is still at the discussion stage. Fans will have to wait and see which star heroine finally joins Peddi and adds extra excitement to this much awaited Ram Charan film.

Entertainment desk Entertainment Desk at Moneycontrol reports on the celebrities, movies that shape India’s entertainment industry. With a sharp focus on cinema, OTT, web series, and latest trends, the entertainment desk delivers verified news, and analytical stories that place entertainment within a wider economic and cultural context. Our coverage goes beyond celebrity to examine how storytelling, audiences and business decisions influence one of the country’s most influential creative industries.
first published: Jan 28, 2026 02:23 pm

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