Shiva Rajkumar: Why was Shiva Rajkumar planning to quit Ram Charan's film 'Peddi'? What was the reason?
- byShikha Srivastava
- 01 Jun, 2026
The star cast is vigorously promoting the film 'Peddi'. A promotional event for the movie was also held in Chennai. During the event, actor Shiva Rajkumar shared a touching anecdote with his fans, recounting his journey of becoming associated with the film. He regards 'Peddi' as a very special film in his career.

**Was Shiva Rajkumar on the verge of quitting the film for this reason?**
Speaking at the Chennai event, Shiva Rajkumar said, "The team behind the film 'Peddi' was adamant about making this movie with me specifically. When Buchi Babu narrated the story to me, I really loved its subject matter. I also spoke with Ram Charan that very day. Subsequently—and unfortunately—I was diagnosed with cancer and had to travel to the US for treatment."
Shiva continued, "I had considered stepping down from the film, but Buchi Babu insisted that they wanted to see *me* in the role. That was incredibly gracious of him, and he patiently waited for me for a considerable period." Shiva Rajkumar expressed his gratitude to the director for this gesture.
**Ram Charan Also Praises Shiva**
At the event, Ram Charan also heaped praise on Shiva. Shiva makes a cameo appearance in this film. Ram Charan spoke about a specific scene that remains unforgettable to him to this day, noting that Shiva's presence made that particular sequence truly memorable. He remarked, "When Shiva drives off in the car—specifically that slow-motion shot involving the cigarette—the scene becomes truly iconic. His eyes, in truth, convey so much."
**When Will 'Peddi' Be Released?**
The Ram Charan-starrer 'Peddi' is set to hit theaters on June 4th. In addition to Devyendu and Janhvi Kapoor, the film also features Bollywood actors such as Boman Irani. The movie has been directed by Buchi Babu Sana.
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