Ram Charan's 'Peddi' Release Date Confusion Sparks Apology From Producer SKN

A stray remark at a promotional event has briefly unsettled the release plans of Peddi, after producer Sreenivasa Kumar publicly apologised for incorrectly suggesting a new release date for the film.

The confusion began when Sreenivasa Kumar, known as SKN, appeared at an event for Chennai Love Story and was pressed by attendees for updates on its release. In a video that circulated widely on social media, he appeared to indicate that Peddi, starring Ram Charan, had been rescheduled to 26 June, a claim that had not been formally announced by the film’s producers.

Given SKN’s industry standing, the comment was quickly taken at face value, fuelling speculation and drawing a swift reaction from fans. In an environment where release dates are tightly managed and often signal broader distribution strategies, even an offhand remark can carry disproportionate weight.

SKN later issued a clarification, attributing the error to a misunderstanding amid the noise of the event. According to his account, writer and co-producer Sai Rajesh had mentioned seeing online speculation about a possible new date for Peddi, while cautioning against announcing any plans for Chennai Love Story until an official confirmation was made. SKN said he misheard this as confirmation that the June 26 date had already been locked.

In a video statement, he apologised for the “miscommunication”, adding that any update regarding a film of Peddi’s scale should come directly from its production team. He also indicated that his own film’s release would be scheduled to avoid clashing with major titles, a common practice in a crowded theatrical calendar.

Apart from Ram Charan, the film also stars Janhvi Kapoor, Jagapathi Babu, Shiva Rajkumar and Divyendu Sharma in supporting roles.

Peddi is produced by Venkata Satish Kilaru under the banner Vriddhi Cinemas in collaboration with Mythri Movie Makers.

The film is scheduled to release in cinemas on April 30, 2026.