Jagapathi Babu, who portrayed the character of Appalasuri in the film 'Peddi', has showered praise on Ram Charan for carrying the movie on his shoulders. He also took a subtle dig at those who wrote negative reviews, suggesting that their criticism inadvertently contributed to the film's financial success. Let us delve into his statements.
Jagapathi Babu Hails 'Peddi's' Success
The 'Peddi' team recently gathered in Hyderabad to celebrate the film's impressive box office performance. During the event, Jagapathi Babu delivered a memorable speech to the fans in attendance. According to a News18 report, he remarked, "Peddi played, struggled, and won. Even after its release, the 'Peddi' team had to play again, fight again, and win again. Perhaps this is the only game where you had to win twice."
Jagapathi Babu Calls Ram Charan 'Superman'
Reflecting on the challenges of producing a film like 'Peddi', Jagapathi Babu emphasized the immense courage required from Ram Charan to support such a unique storyline. He said, "Setting aside the Rs 300 crore or Rs 400 crore it has earned, this film is so razor-edge that the person who bought a Rs 300 ticket will decide its fate. Our industry is so vulnerable that our destiny lies in their thinking." He added, "In such an industry, it is not easy to find a producer for a story like this, let alone convince a star like Ram Charan to act in it. Had things gone wrong, people would have criticized the film. But he (Ram) has shouldered the film well. He was not a man in this film; he was Superman, he was He-Man."
Jagapathi Babu Takes a Dig at Negative Reviews
During the event, Jagapathi Babu humorously acknowledged the critics and thanked them for their harsh reviews. He stated, "To everybody, once again, thanks. And to those who wrote bad reviews, I thank you even more. Because you have unknowingly helped us a lot."
More About 'Peddi'
A section of viewers has criticized the portrayal of Janhvi Kapoor's character Achiyamma, accusing the makers of hypersexualizing the female lead and presenting women in a problematic light. Directed by Buchi Babu Sana, the film features Ram Charan, Janhvi Kapoor, Jagapathi Babu, Boman Irani, Divyenndu, and others. It was released in theaters on June 4, 2026.
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