On January 6, 2026, Director Buchi Babu Sana of the upcoming film "Peddi" extended warm birthday wishes to the globally celebrated music composer, A.R. Rahman, who turned 59. In a heartfelt message, Sana also hinted at the imminent release of the film's second single, creating a buzz among fans.
Sana took to social media to express his admiration for Rahman, calling him his "all-time favorite human being". He further added that Rahman's positivity inspires him every time they meet. Along with the birthday wishes, Sana's message included a tantalizing promise to fans regarding the second single from "Peddi". He stated, "Can't wait for everyone to feel the magic of the 2nd single I promise it's a BLASTTT".
This announcement comes on the heels of the massive success of the film's first single, "Chikiri Chikiri". The song has already captured hearts with A.R. Rahman's soulful composition, Mohit Chauhan's melodious vocals, and the graceful dance moves of the film's lead actor, Ram Charan.
Ram Charan also shared a warm birthday note to A.R. Rahman, expressing his gratitude for the composer's magical touch in "Peddi". He posted a picture with Rahman on social media, wishing him health, happiness, and endless music. Charan noted that "#ChikiriChikiri was just the beginning".
"Peddi," initially known under the working title RC16, is a highly anticipated Telugu film written and directed by Buchi Babu Sana. The film stars Ram Charan in the titular role, alongside Janhvi Kapoor as the female lead. The ensemble cast also includes Shiva Rajkumar, Divyenndu Sharma, and Jagapathi Babu in pivotal roles. "Peddi" is produced by Venkata Satish Kilaru under Vriddhi Cinemas, in association with Mythri Movie Makers.
A.R. Rahman, is composing the original score and soundtrack for "Peddi". Rahman's career began in the early 1990s with the Tamil film "Roja". Since then, he has received six National Film Awards, two Academy Awards, two Grammy Awards, a BAFTA Award, a Golden Globe Award and the Padma Bhushan.
Buchi Babu Sana made his directorial debut with the Telugu film "Uppena", which won the Best Feature Film in Telugu at the 69th National Film Awards.
"Peddi" is slated for a theatrical release on March 27, 2026.
