India, May 16 -- Filmmaker Buchi Babu Sana's Ram Charan and Janhvi Kapoor-starrer Peddi is slated for release on June 4. The film sees Ram play the titular role, with Janhvi as Achiyamma. While promoting the film, Buchi revealed that the role was initially offered to Janhvi's sister, Khushi Kapoor, but she was replaced for a reason.

In an interview with M9, Buchi revealed that he pitched Achiyyamma to Khushi but thought she was too young for the role. "I initially narrated the film to Khushi Kapoor. But once I saw her in person, I realised that she's too young for this character. Now, imagine when I have to reject Khushi and give narration to Janhvi in the same home. I felt bad and asked Janhvi if Khushi didn't take offence," said the fi...