Peddi
In 1980s rural Andhra Pradesh, a spirited villager unites his community through sports to defend their pride against a powerful rival.
Critics Sentiment
Peddi deliberately amputates his damaged leg and acquires prosthetic blade
Railways Minister dismisses Peddi's appeals and mocks his condition
The film's most dramatic shift occurs when Peddi's desperation leads to his shocking leg amputation, transforming viewer frustration with bureaucratic dismissal into awe at his extreme sacrifice.
Peddi follows a classic two-halves structure where a slow, choppy opening gradually builds momentum through Appalasoori's tragic sacrifice, reaching its emotional peak with Peddi's shocking self-amputation. While the film suffers from pacing issues and an overlong runtime, Ram Charan's powerhouse performance and the inspiring underdog story ultimately deliver a satisfying sports drama about identity and perseverance.
Full cast
Ram Charan
Peddi Pehelwan
Janhvi Kapoor
Achiyyamma
Shiva Rajkumar
Gournaidu
Jagapati Babu
Appala Soori
Divyendu Sharma
Ram Bujji
Rajatabha Dutta
Dayanand Reddy
Upendra Limaye
Viji Chandrasekhar
Satya
John Vijay
Boman Irani
Sports Selector
Shruti Haasan
Special appearance
Hareesh Peradi
Sooraj Pops
Srikanth Iyengar
Mahesh Achanta
Tarak Ponnappa
Crew
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