Ram Charan Opens Up About ‘Peddi’: How Aamir’s ‘Dangal’ and Salman’s ‘Sultan’ Paved the Way

When asked about the genesis of his next venture, the Telugu star Ram Charan let a grin slip and said, “It all started when I watched Aamir’s ‘Dangal’ and Salman’s ‘Sultan’ back‑to‑back.” He wasn’t just talking about enjoying a good movie night; he was hinting at something deeper – a shift in the way audiences across the South now view stories rooted in sport, grit and personal triumph.

“Those films showed that you could blend raw emotion with massive commercial appeal,” Charan explained, pausing for a moment as if to let the memory settle. “I thought, ‘Why can’t we do something similar in Telugu, but with our own flavor?’ That’s where ‘Peddi’ was born.”

‘Peddi’, he added, is a sports‑drama centred on a small‑town wrestler whose journey mirrors the underdog narrative that made ‘Dangal’ a worldwide sensation. Yet Charan is quick to point out that his film won’t be a copy‑paste. “We’re adding local colour, dialect, the kind of humour you only hear in Andhra streets. It’s our tribute, not a replica.”

The actor also gave a shout‑out to Salman Khan, saying the way ‘Sultan’ married Bollywood swagger with a heartfelt training montage inspired him to think bigger about production values. “The choreography, the gyms, the entire vibe – it made me realise we could up the game, even with a modest budget,” Charan chuckled.

Fans of the star will be relieved to know that the script is already locked, and the director, who previously worked on gritty action films, is on board. “We’ve got a solid team, and the chemistry on set feels natural. It’s like we’re all rallying around the same dream.”

Industry insiders say Charan’s public gratitude could be a strategic nod to the larger Hindi‑film market, hinting at possible cross‑industry collaborations. Whether that pans out or not, the excitement around ‘Peddi’ is already palpable. As Charan summed it up, with a slight chuckle, “If Aamir and Salman could turn a simple story into a phenomenon, we’ll try to do the same – with a little Telugu spice.”