Peddi (2026) poster
CertificateUA 16+ Our suggested age16+
Official-classification-backed family guide Research updated 12 Aug 2026

Peddi

2026 Telugu 3h 9m

Peddi is a 2026 Indian Telugu-language sports action drama film written and directed by Buchi Babu Sana. Produced by Venkata Satish Kilaru under Vriddhi Cinemas and co-produced by Ishan Saksena under IVY Entertainment and presented by Mythri Movie Makers and Sukumar Writings, it stars Ram Charan in the titular role, alongside Shiva Rajkumar, Janhvi Kapoor and Jagapathi Babu. The film was announced under the working title of RC16 in March 2024, with the official title being announced as Peddi in...

Overall family watch Use Caution
Comfortable with parents? Yes

What families should know

Six content ratings

Scores run from 0 to 5 and are mapped from published official impact levels.

Why age 16+?

Violence, Gore & Scariness Violence, gore and scariness: editorial severity 3/5 based on title-specific plot, classification and genre evidence.
Moderate 3/5

Violence, gore and scariness is rated 3/5 for Peddi. The assessment uses the researched production, available official classification/plot evidence and verified genre context. It is an editorial family-guide rating, not a CBFC sub-rating, and avoids claiming scene details that were not supported by the retained sources.

Sex, Romance & Nudity Sex, romance and nudity: editorial severity 0/5 based on title-specific plot, classification and genre evidence. Not present
None 0/5

Sex, romance and nudity is rated 0/5 for Peddi. The assessment uses the researched production, available official classification/plot evidence and verified genre context. It is an editorial family-guide rating, not a CBFC sub-rating, and avoids claiming scene details that were not supported by the retained sources.

Language & Abusive Words Language and abusive words: editorial severity 2/5 based on title-specific plot, classification and genre evidence.
Mild 2/5

Language and abusive words is rated 2/5 for Peddi. The assessment uses the researched production, available official classification/plot evidence and verified genre context. It is an editorial family-guide rating, not a CBFC sub-rating, and avoids claiming scene details that were not supported by the retained sources.

Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking Alcohol, drugs and smoking: editorial severity 1/5 based on title-specific plot, classification and genre evidence.
Very Mild 1/5

Alcohol, drugs and smoking is rated 1/5 for Peddi. The assessment uses the researched production, available official classification/plot evidence and verified genre context. It is an editorial family-guide rating, not a CBFC sub-rating, and avoids claiming scene details that were not supported by the retained sources.

Sensitive & Disturbing Themes Sensitive and disturbing themes: editorial severity 2/5 based on title-specific plot, classification and genre evidence.
Mild 2/5

Sensitive and disturbing themes is rated 2/5 for Peddi. The assessment uses the researched production, available official classification/plot evidence and verified genre context. It is an editorial family-guide rating, not a CBFC sub-rating, and avoids claiming scene details that were not supported by the retained sources.

Family Awkwardness / Watch-with-Parents Rating Family-viewing awkwardness: editorial severity 0/5 based on title-specific plot, classification and genre evidence. Not present
Completely Comfortable 0/5

Family-viewing awkwardness is rated 0/5 for Peddi. The assessment uses the researched production, available official classification/plot evidence and verified genre context. It is an editorial family-guide rating, not a CBFC sub-rating, and avoids claiming scene details that were not supported by the retained sources.

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AudioTelugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam
Checked 12 Aug 2026 Open platform

Credits and facts

Movie details

Release date
04 June 2026
Runtime
189 minutes
Country
India
Languages
Telugu
Genres
Drama, Action
Director
Buchi Babu Sana
Writers
Buchi Babu Sana
Cast
Ram Charan, Janhvi Kapoor, Jagapathi Babu, Shiva Rajkumar, Jagapati Babu, Divyenndu
Producers
Venkata Satish Kilaru, Ishan Saksena
Production company
Vriddhi Cinemas
Certificate
UA 16+

Spoiler-free synopsis

Peddi is a 2026 Indian Telugu-language sports action drama film written and directed by Buchi Babu Sana. Produced by Venkata Satish Kilaru under Vriddhi Cinemas and co-produced by Ishan Saksena under IVY Entertainment and presented by Mythri Movie Makers and Sukumar Writings, it stars Ram Charan in the titular role, alongside Shiva Rajkumar, Janhvi Kapoor and Jagapathi Babu. The film was announced under the working title of RC16 in March 2024, with the official title being announced as Peddi in March 2025. Principal photography commenced in Mysuru on 22 November 2024, with filming taking place in Hyderabad, Colombo, Kanyakumari, and Pune. Filming concluded by the end of April 2026. The original score and soundtrack are composed by A. R. Rahman. The film was released theatrically on 4 June 2026 in standard, IMAX, 4DX, D-Box, ScreenX, ICE, PXL, MX4D, Dolby Cinema, and EPIQ formats to mixed reviews, with praise for Ram Charan, Shiva Rajkumar, and Jagapathi Babu's performances and criticism for some scenes featuring Janhvi Kapoor, the screenplay, and the film's runtime. After its theatrical release in June 2026, Peddi drew widespread criticism over the portrayal of its female lead, Achiyyamma...

For families

Research guidance

A transparent recommendation derived from an official classification record.

01

Positive messages

Constructive themes or examples.

The film can support discussion about responsibility, consequences, empathy, resilience and how characters respond to pressure. Families can compare constructive and harmful choices, consider how relationships and community expectations influence decisions, and talk about the cultural context of contemporary Indian cinema. Where the story is still sparsely documented, these themes should be revisited after viewing rather than assumed from publicity alone.

02

Negative behaviours

Conduct that may need context.

Parents should be prepared to contextualise physical fights, action peril, emotionally difficult situations. The rating notes do not claim undocumented scenes, and the absence of a separately verified issue is not proof that every scene is free of mild profanity, romance, smoking, alcohol, frightening imagery or upsetting dialogue. For pre-release or lightly documented titles, promotional genre labels can understate or overstate the intensity of the finished film.

03

Topics to discuss

Conversation starters after viewing.

Useful discussion topics include whether risky or harmful behaviour is challenged or normalised, what consequences follow aggression or deception, how family expectations shape individual choices, and whether characters show empathy under pressure. Parents can also discuss the difference between an official CBFC classification and this editorial age recommendation, particularly when evidence remains incomplete.

Final recommendation

Our family-viewing take

Recommended from about age 16. The strongest current concerns are physical fights, action peril, emotionally difficult situations. The verified CBFC classification is UA 16+. This is an editorial family-viewing recommendation based on the evidence available on 12 August 2026. For younger viewers, or when the film is still unreleased or poorly documented, waiting for fuller official or post-release content information is the safer choice; shared viewing is useful near the suggested threshold.

Reviewed by Mayank Luthyagi · 12 Aug 2026 · Updated 12 Aug 2026

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