‘I Was The “New Kid” Again’, Says ‘Peddi’ Actor Divyenndu On His Telugu Cinema Debut!

#Divyenndu opens up about his experience stepping into Telugu cinema with Peddi, revealing how learning a new language, adapting to a period film’s dialect, and working with director Buchi Babu Sana made the journey an exciting creative challenge. The actor shares how the film helped him rediscover the excitement of being a newcomer once again!

Peddi, one of the most ambitious films in Indian cinema, starring #RamCharan, Janhvi Kapoor, and an impressive ensemble cast, has finally arrived on the big screen. The film has opened to a phenomenal response, with strong word of mouth driving audience excitement. As it heads ahead, Peddi is expected to witness a massive box office run and emerge as a major success.

Amid the film’s grand scale and larger-than-life storytelling, actor Divyenndu’s journey with Peddi stands out as a unique and exciting experience. Known for his work in Bollywood, the actor stepped into the world of Telugu cinema with a completely new challenge, embracing a different language, culture, and style of filmmaking.

For Divyenndu, Peddi became more than just another project; it became an opportunity to rediscover the joy of being a newcomer. Sharing his experience, the actor revealed how entering Telugu cinema brought back the excitement of starting afresh and learning something completely new.

In an interview, he shared, “Going to Telugu cinema for Peddi gave me such a fresh feeling because I was the “new kid” again, trying to comprehend a new language and culture. I fell in love with filmmaking all over again. The director, Buchi Babu, treated me like a true artist. I’m even speaking Telugu in the film. It wasn’t easy; I had to mug up big lines. It’s a period film with a specific dialect, and Telugu doesn’t have many pauses, it’s quite breathless. I cracked it by giving the character a high-status lineage, which dictated a certain way of speaking.”

The actor praised director Buchi Babu Sana for creating an environment where he felt encouraged as an artist. Taking on the challenge of speaking Telugu in the film, especially with its period setting and distinct dialect, required immense preparation and dedication.

Divyenndu’s transformation for Peddi reflects the spirit of the film itself, ambitious, rooted, and driven by the passion to explore new creative territories. His experience highlights how cinema continues to bring artists together across languages and cultures, creating journeys that are as memorable behind the camera as they are on screen.

Written and directed by Buchi Babu Sana, Peddi stars Ram Charan in the titular role alongside Shiva Rajkumar, Janhvi Kapoor, Divyendu Sharma, and Jagapathi Babu. Produced by Venkata Satish Kilaru under his banner Vriddhi Cinemas, in collaboration with Mythri Movie Makers and IVY Entertainment, the film continues to build massive anticipation across audiences.

Peddi was released in North India by Jio Studios following the grand success of Dhurandhar, Dhurandhar The Revenge and Raja Shivaji. The film had its premiere across the world on June 3, 2026, followed by its worldwide theatrical release on June 4, 2026.

By Keerti Kadam