India, June 4 -- Peddi has finally hit theatres after years of anticipation, and honestly, while the film does deliver a few memorable beats, it also leaves you with some space for criticism, maybe. The biggest strength of the movie is Ram Charan, no doubt; he sort of anchors the whole story with a powerful and committed performance. As he plays a daily wage worker from a small village, he brings real sincerity and a sort of layered depth to a character that is driven by dreams, identity, and community pride.

Buchi Babu Sana Scores Big on Emotions Despite Familiar Storytelling

Director Buchi Babu Sana leans pretty hard on emotion all the way through Peddi, and in a way, that's the main thing that helps the film work even with a few roug...