Ram Charan’s Peddi gets 6 minutes of new footage: What’s been added and edited
Approximately two weeks after its release, the theatrical version of Peddie has been updated with approximately six minutes of additional footage. Fans say the new version restores some important scenes while removing some controversial moments.
As pedi After entering its third weekend in theatres, the makers have introduced an updated version of the film with approximately six minutes of additional footage. The move comes weeks after the controversy surrounding Janhvi Kapoor’s portrayal of the character Achiamma and criticism of certain scenes in the film.
The producers announced the update on social media, revealing that 5 minutes and 56 seconds of new footage has been added to the theatrical version. Interestingly, director Butchi Babu Sana had earlier talked about several scenes that were removed from the final cut, including a matchmaking sequence involving Achiamma and an emotional scene involving Jagapathi Babu.
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Following the update, many social media users reported that some of these scenes have been restored.
Fans who have watched the revised version have also highlighted another major change. According to posts shared online, the scenes, including the much-discussed moment in which ‘Janhvi Kapoor’s character ‘Achiyamma’ was portrayed, were criticized for being objectionable pedi The men who kissed her without consent have reportedly been removed from the film.
Reactions to the updated cuts have been mixed. While many viewers felt that the newly added footage improves the emotional flow of the film and strengthens character motivations, particularly through additional scenes involving Janhvi Kapoor, Ram Charan and Rao Ramesh, others argued that the changes do not significantly alter the overall viewing experience.
Whether the revised version can provide an additional boost at the box office remains to be seen over the weekend.
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During this time, pedi Strong performance continues at the box office. according to SacnilkThe film has earned more than Rs 320 crore worldwide in 14 days.
However, the makers have claimed through the official poster that the film has crossed the Rs 400 crore grossing mark globally. Regardless of the exact figure, the film has comfortably crossed the Rs 300 crore mark, making it one of the biggest South Indian hits of 2026.
pedi Released in theaters on 4 June.