A. R. Rahman returned to Hyderabad with much fanfare at a concert in Ramoji Film City, where an enormous crowd turned out to see the Oscar-winning music composer perform live. The evening started on a serene note as Rahman rendered a bunch of his iconic hits, keeping the audience in a mesmerized state. Little did the crowd anticipate that things would get so overwhelming when Ram Charan and Janhvi Kapoor suddenly appeared on stage, receiving thunderous applause from all corners.
Their surprise entry raised the energy level of the concert in a trice. Rahman, caught mid-performance, grinned from ear to ear, as the crowd erupted into a frenzy. The actors soon joined him on stage, waving at fans, who clicked pictures furiously on their phones. Addressing the audience, Ram Charan said, “It has been my childhood dream to collaborate with A.R. Rahman sir, and I’m so happy it’s happening with Peddi.” He was interrupted by thunderous applause. Janhvi Kapoor followed and shared her excitement about being a part of the film and thanked the fans for the overwhelming response.
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The brief and emotional appearance added warmth and spontaneity to the concert, sending the audience into overdrive. The excitement also fell perfectly in line with the rising success of Peddi’s first single “Chikiri,” which came out just one day before. The upbeat number, composed by Rahman and featuring Ram Charan and Janhvi, has already reached over 46 million views across languages, making it one of the fastest-growing Telugu songs of the year.
The catchy rhythm of this song, the magic of Rahman, and the chemistry between the lead stars have been highly appreciated by fans. At the event, the team of the film sounded elated with this phenomenal response and hinted that all the remaining songs would carry the same energy quotient. Slated for release in March 2026, Peddi’s announcement marked the return of Rahman to Telugu cinema, setting the stage for one of the most-awaited films this year.
