Janhvi Kapoor Unveils Fierce New Avatar as Achiyyamma in Ram Charan’s ‘Peddi’

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The makers of ‘Peddi’ have dropped the much-anticipated first look of Janhvi Kapoor as Achiyyamma, a character described as fierce, fearless, and rooted in village grit. The poster features Janhvi in a printed saree, traditional jewelry, and sunglasses, standing confidently at a microphone—exuding strength and charisma. This marks her debut in Telugu cinema alongside Ram Charan.

Directed by Buchi Babu Sana and produced by Vriddhi Cinemas in association with Mythri Movie Makers and Sukumar Writings, ‘Peddi’ is a rural action drama set in the heartlands of India. The film also stars Shiva Rajkumar, Divyendu Sharma, and Jagapathi Babu. With production underway in Sri Lanka, the film is slated for a global release on March 27, 2026.

Major takeaways:

• Janhvi Kapoor plays Achiyyamma, a bold village character in ‘Peddi’
• First look poster reveals her rustic, confident persona
• Directed by Buchi Babu Sana; produced by Vriddhi Cinemas and Mythri Movie Makers
• Co-stars include Ram Charan, Shiva Rajkumar, Divyendu Sharma, Jagapathi Babu
• Global release scheduled for March 27, 2026

Sources: The Hans India, India TV NewsIndia TV News, Times of India, News18., The Hindu