Hyderabad, June 5 -- Ram Charan's latest film Peddi has become one of the most talked-about movies of the year. While audiences are enjoying the sports drama on the big screen, many are now curious about one question, is Peddi based on a real person?

The answer is yes, but only partly. Director Buchi Babu Sana has confirmed that the character was inspired by a real-life youngster named Peddi Raju from his hometown.

Who Was the Real-Life Peddi Raju?

According to Buchi Babu Sana, Peddi Raju came from a poor family and worked as a daily wage labourer to support his household. Despite his difficult background, he had an extraordinary talent for sports.

He was known for his skills in games like cricket, basketball, and volleyball. Locals b...