Jagapathi Babu: The role of Appalasuri in the movie ‘Peddi’ will remain the number one role of my career.

Jagapathi Babu: The role of Appalasuri in the movie ‘Peddi’ will remain the number one role of my career.

Peddi is a film being produced under the Vriddhi Cinemas banner, directed by Buchi Babu Sana and presented by Sukumar Writings (Mythri Movie Makers). Satish Kilaru is producing this movie on a grand scale, featuring Mega Power Star Ram Charan and Janhvi Kapoor as the lead pair. The film is set to hit theatres on June 4th, amidst massive expectations. On this occasion, versatile actor Jagapathi Babu—who plays a pivotal role in the film—shared details about the movie with the media.

Speaking on the occasion, Jagapathi Babu stated that the entire credit for the character of Appalasuri goes to Director Buchi Babu. He explained that Buchi Babu, along with makeup artist Rashid, designed the Appalasuri look exactly as he had envisioned it; he added that the moment he saw the look, he felt confident that it would turn out exceptionally well. Sharing further details about the film, he remarked that Appalasuri is a character he truly loves—whether in terms of performance, emotional depth, or physical appearance. He emphasised that when watching the film, one sees only Appalasuri; Jagapathi Babu himself is nowhere to be seen. Furthermore, he expressed how much he enjoyed working alongside Ram Charan, noting that his own family members are great admirers of the actor. He also mentioned that the film features a beautiful emotional bond between Ram Charan and himself. Finally, Jagapathi Babu remarked that dubbing for this movie felt like a challenge in itself.

Speaking further about this film, Jagapathi Babu remarked that among all the movies he has done to date, the character of Appalasuri in Peddi is truly unique and unlike any other role he has played. He expressed confidence that the character of Appalasuri would leave a lasting impression on the hearts of the audience. He also shared his fondness for Ram Charan, noting the warmth and affection evident in his interactions; he added that he was astonished to witness how hard Ram Charan worked for this film. Jagapathi Babu described the director, Buchi Babu, as a humble individual who always maintains a positive outlook, and stated that he performed his role in this movie with great passion. Furthermore, he mentioned that he is currently working on a web series titled Black and White for SonyLIV, noting that it is being produced on a large budget.