Actress Janhvi Kapoor visited the Tirumala Venkateswara Temple ahead of the release of her film Peddi, which arrived in theatres on June 4, 2026. Her visit attracted significant attention after videos and photographs of her journey to the temple began circulating widely on social media.
Janhvi chose to take the Alipiri footpath, a route used by thousands of devotees who travel to Tirumala every year. Following temple traditions, she climbed 3,550 steps barefoot before reaching the temple. Dressed in a simple pink kurti and palazzo, the actress was seen making the journey with devotion and dedication. Several videos recorded during her climb have since gone viral, drawing attention from fans and devotees alike.
After reaching the temple, Janhvi participated in prayers and religious rituals dedicated to Lord Venkateswara. Photos from the visit show her dressed in a traditional purple silk saree. She completed her look with traditional jewellery, including a necklace, earrings, bangles and a waist belt. Her hair was styled in a half up, half down hairstyle, and she wore a bindi, adding to her traditional appearance during the temple visit.
The temple visit came on the same day as the release of Peddi, one of the most talked about Telugu films of the year. At a recent promotional event, Janhvi spoke about the project and her experience working on the film. She said, “Peddi is about a man’s fight for identity and discovering the purpose of life. For me, entertaining people is my biggest life purpose. I am proud to have shared screen space with Ram sir. He is an excellent human being and a great actor. Jai Charan. Buchi Babu Sana is the most passionate director I have seen. Rahman sir is a legend. Satish garu made this journey beautiful. Peddi offers a grand theatrical experience, and you will all love it. This time, you will adore me a little more.”
Directed by Buchi Babu Sana, Peddi is produced by Mythri Movie Makers and Vriddhi Cinemas. The film is set in Vijayanagaram, Andhra Pradesh, and follows the story of a talented sportsman. Ram Charan plays the lead role and is shown as a cricketer, wrestler and runner. Janhvi Kapoor plays Achiyyamma, while Shiva Rajkumar, Divyendu and Jagapathi Babu also feature in important roles.
With the film now released in theatres, Janhvi’s temple visit and her spiritual journey to Tirumala have become a major talking point among fans on social media.