Janhvi Kapoor has been making waves with her back-to-back powerful choices in South Indian cinema. After making her Telugu debut alongside Jr NTR, the actress is all set to share the screen with global star Ram Charan in the highly anticipated sports action drama, Peddi. Recently, exciting details about her character in the Buchi Babu Sana directorial have surfaced, leaving fans eager for more.
Janhvi Kapoor to play a fearless village belle named Achiyyamma
For her second major Telugu outing, Janhvi Kapoor is trading glamorous urban silhouettes for a masterclass in rustic authenticity. In a recent media interaction, the film’s cinematographer, R. Rathnavelu, revealed that the actress will be stepping into the shoes of a character named Achiyyamma. She is reportedly playing the daughter of a prominent village official, with veteran actor Rao Ramesh essaying the role of her father.
Channeling a raw and energetic vibe, Janhvi’s character is described as a fearless and charming village belle. The makers previously teased her look through character posters and the vibrant track “Chikiri Chikiri,” which showcased her in a fiery, traditional avatar. Embracing her desi roots on screen, her rustic wardrobe and expressive screen presence have already sparked fan theories, with some even speculating that she might be playing a singer in a local village troupe.
Set against the rustic backdrop of the 1980s in Andhra Pradesh, Peddi revolves around a rural cricket tournament and mud wrestling, where Ram Charan’s character, Peddi Pehelwan, uses sports to protect his community’s honor. Janhvi’s Achiyyamma is expected to bring a strong emotional anchor and vibrant energy to this high-octane narrative, perfectly balancing the intense action with her timeless desi elegance.
The magnum opus, produced by Venkata Satish Kilaru, boasts a stellar ensemble cast, including Kannada superstar Shiva Rajkumar, Jagapathi Babu, Divyenndu Sharma, and Boman Irani. With music composed by the legendary A. R. Rahman, the pan-India film is officially slated to hit the theatres on June 4, 2026.
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