Ram Charan and Janhvi Kapoor's 'Peddi' Set to Stream on Netflix After Box Office Success

Ram Charan and Janhvi Kapoor's film 'Peddi' has taken the box office by storm, grossing Rs 400 crore and becoming the highest-grossing South Indian film of 2026. Following its successful theatrical release, the film is set to stream on Netflix starting July 9. The story revolves around a sports official's quest to find talent after India's Olympic performance. However, the film has faced criticism regarding its portrayal of female characters, leading to edits by the director. Find out more about the film's plot and streaming details.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jul 4, 2026, 13:30 IST

Overview of 'Peddi'

'Peddi', featuring Ram Charan and Janhvi Kapoor and directed by Buchi Babu Sana, has become a major hit since its release in theaters on June 4. The film has achieved remarkable success, grossing Rs 400 crore, making it the top-grossing South Indian film of 2026. Ram Charan expressed immense gratitude for the love and support he received for 'Peddi', stating it has surpassed the affection he felt for any of his previous films, including the global sensation 'RRR'.

Streaming Details for 'Peddi'

Peddi OTT Release Date: Streaming Details

'Peddi' is set to start streaming on Netflix from July 9. The announcement was made via a post on X (formerly Twitter), where the platform shared the film's promotional poster along with the tagline, "Aata maarocchu kaani, monagadu maatram maaradu," which translates to, "The game may change, but the hero remains the same." The film will be available in multiple languages including Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam, with the Hindi version expected to follow later.

Plot Summary of 'Peddi'

Peddi OTT Release Date: Plot

Set against the backdrop of 2016, the story revolves around the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, which initiates a nationwide search for athletic talent following India's disappointing Olympic performance. During this quest, sports official Mr. Paiswal (played by Boman Irani) travels to Vizianagaram, where he discovers Peddi (Ram Charan), a jaggery worker from a lesser-known village renowned for his athletic prowess. Paiswal becomes intrigued by Peddi's background and embarks on a journey to uncover his inspiring story and his connection to his village.

Controversy Surrounding 'Peddi'

Peddi Controversy and Cast

Alongside Ram Charan and Janhvi Kapoor, the film features a talented cast including Shiva Rajkumar, Jagapathi Babu, Divyenndu, Boman Irani, Ravi Kishan, Viji Chandrasekhar, Rajatava Dutta, Satya, John Vijay, and Ajay Ghosh. However, 'Peddi' has faced criticism regarding the portrayal of Janhvi Kapoor’s character, Achiyyamma, with accusations of hypersexualization. Critics have raised concerns about certain romantic scenes and camera work that seemed to prioritize the male perspective over character development.

In light of the backlash, director Buchi Babu Sana publicly apologized and confirmed that the contentious scenes have been removed. He emphasized that the intention was never to objectify or disrespect any female character and acknowledged the concerns raised by audiences.