Actors Ram Charan and Janhvi Kapoor launched the trailer for their upcoming film "Peddi" during an event in Bhopal on May 16, 2026 [1].
The event marks a critical promotional push for the pan-India sports drama, which aims to capture a wide audience across different regional markets. After the film was delayed two times [2], the trailer launch serves as a primary indicator of the project's current production status and release trajectory.
The celebration included a live musical performance by AR Rahman. According to a video released by T-Series, the event featured a live rendition of the song "Chikiri Chikiri" with Ram Charan and Janhvi Kapoor on stage. The T-Series recording also identifies Mohit Chauhan as a performer for this live version, although other reports of the event did not mention his participation [3].
Bhopal served as the host city for the unveiling to broaden the film's reach beyond traditional cinema hubs. The production team utilized the live performance to generate social media momentum and engage fans directly before the wide release of the trailer.
The film's journey to the screen has been marked by logistical hurdles. The two previous delays [2] had created anticipation and speculation regarding the final cut of the sports drama. The Bhopal event was designed to resolve that uncertainty by providing a first look at the cinematography, and plot through the official trailer.
“The trailer launch for the upcoming film “Peddi” was held in Bhopal on May 16, 2026”
The decision to host a high-profile trailer launch in Bhopal rather than Mumbai or Hyderabad suggests a strategic effort to penetrate the Hindi-speaking heartland. By pairing a pan-India cast with a live performance from AR Rahman, the producers are positioning 'Peddi' as a major cultural event rather than a standard sports movie, attempting to recoup the momentum lost during its two previous delays.
