Cricket meets cinema in a special moment as T20 World Cup champion Tilak Verma visits the sets pediUpcoming film directed by Ram Charan.

Varma was warmly welcomed by the cast and crew, who gave him a glimpse of the making of the film. During his time on the set, he was shown selected game scenes from the film, which, according to the producers, left him “thoroughly impressed”.

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A video of the trip has since surfaced online, capturing candid moments of Verma’s interaction with the team. In a highlight, Ram Charan gifted him a cricket bat signed by the actor.

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Expressing his appreciation, Ram Charan thanked Varma for taking time out to come to the shoot and share that moment with the team. The makers also shared glimpses of this journey on social media, which further increased the excitement about the film.

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pedi Since its announcement it has been continuously gaining momentum. The film stars Janhvi Kapoor and Jagapathi Babu in the lead roles along with Ram Charan, adding to its mass appeal. Its music composed by AR Rahman has already made a home in the hearts of the audience.

first single, chiciri chicirihas garnered over 200 million views across all platforms upon its recent release rai rai ra ra It received over 47 million views on YouTube, indicating strong audience interest ahead of its release.

Written and directed by Buchi Babu Sana, pedi It is produced by Venkat Sathish Kilaru in association with Mythri Movie Makers. The cast also includes Shiv Rajkumar and Divyendu Sharma.

The film is scheduled for theatrical release on April 30, 2026.