The highly anticipated action film ‘Peddi’ just dropped a huge bombshell. On Saturday, makers surprised fans with a special birthday treat for superstar Shiva Rajkumar. They pulled back the curtain on his role in the movie. This exciting news adds to the film’s buzz. Global sensation Ram Charan already stars in it.
Shiva Rajkumar, a powerhouse in Kannada cinema, celebrated his 63rd birthday. What better way to mark the occasion than with a dramatic reveal? The film’s production house, Vriddhi Cinemas, shared his character’s look and name. He will play ‘Gournaidu,’ a role expected to make a big splash.
Shiva Rajkumar’s Explosive New Role
Team #Peddi wishes the ‘Karunada Chakravarthy’ @NimmaShivanna Garu a very Happy Birthday ❤🔥
‘GOURNAIDU’ will be regal and explosive on the big screens 💥#PEDDI GLOBAL RELEASE ON 27th MARCH, 2026.
Global Star @AlwaysRamCharan @NimmaShivanna #JanhviKapoor @BuchiBabuSana… pic.twitter.com/bsCNGg6ivA
— Vriddhi Cinemas (@vriddhicinemas) July 12, 2025
Fans are already hyped for ‘Peddi’ thanks to earlier glimpses of Ram Charan. Months ago, the team released a teaser called ‘Peddi First Shot.’ It showed Ram Charan in a powerful, gritty avatar. Viewers went wild seeing him walk through a dusty landscape. That minute-long preview set the stage for what’s to come.
When ‘Peddi’ Hits Theaters
Director Buchi Babu Sana is bringing together an impressive cast for ‘Peddi’. Alongside Ram Charan, audiences will see Janhvi Kapoor, Divyendu Sharma, and Jagapathi Babu. This massive film is set for a global release on March 27, 2026. It will arrive in many languages, ready to thrill movie lovers everywhere.