📌 Key Points
- Chiranjeevi compared Ram Charan’s ‘Peddi’ to Aamir Khan’s ‘Dangal’ for wider acceptance.
- He believes ‘Peddi’ offers greater longevity due to its rustic, educational, and thought-provoking nature.
- ‘Peddi’ is a box office success, nearing ₹400 crore globally despite initial controversy.
- Chiranjeevi expressed immense pride, stating Ram Charan has surpassed him with this opportunity.
Megastar Chiranjeevi has sparked debate by claiming Ram Charan’s latest film, ‘Peddi,’ will achieve greater acceptance and longevity than Aamir Khan’s blockbuster ‘Dangal.’ He highlights ‘Peddi’s’ rustic appeal and educational message as key factors for its potential wider impact.
Chiranjeevi’s Bold Comparison: Peddi vs. Dangal
Chiranjeevi praised Peddi’s impact and likened it to Dangal, emphasising its lasting appeal despite some controversy over its content.
Filmmaker Buchi Babu Sana ‘s sports action drama Peddi , starring Ram Charan , has emerged as a success. Despite criticism over the portrayal of its female lead, the film continues its strong run at the box office. Amid this, Ram’s father and veteran actor Chiranjeevi compared Peddi to Dangal, explaining why he believes the former will enjoy wider acceptance.
Why ‘Peddi’ Offers Wider Acceptance & Longevity
He added, “Peddi creates awareness while also motivating people. In a way, it is an educational film for governments, children, and parents. It makes audiences think. While those are classic sports dramas, ‘Peddi’ is a rustic drama rooted in village life. It is a story of people connected to the soil. That’s why I feel it will enjoy greater longevity and wider acceptance.”
He concluded, “Such a story came to Ram Charan. It is the kind of opportunity I missed, and he received. That’s why people are saying Ram Charan has surpassed Chiranjeevi. I wholeheartedly agree with them. As a father, I am extremely proud. But as an actor, I have to accept it with a little difficulty.”
Box Office Success & Controversies Addressed
Released in 2016, Dangal, starring Aamir Khan, was both a critical and commercial success. The film went on to gross more than ₹ 2,000 crore worldwide and became the highest-grossing Indian film of its time.
Also starring Janhvi Kapoor, Jagapathi Babu, Shivarajkumar, Boman Irani and Divyenndu, the film is inching closer to the ₹ 400 crore mark worldwide and has collected more than ₹ 200 crore net in India within just 10 days of release. The film continues its successful run despite the backlash it faced over the alleged hypersexualisation of Janhvi Kapoor’s character. Following the criticism, Buchi Babu Sana apologised to audiences and confirmed that the controversial scenes had been removed.
Chiranjeevi’s strong endorsement positions ‘Peddi’ as more than just a box office hit, emphasizing its potential for lasting social impact. This bold comparison underscores the film’s unique narrative and Ram Charan’s growing cinematic stature.
