Peddi release postponed to April amid competition from Dhurandhar 2 and Toxic; Ustaad Bhagat Singh takes its date

Buchi Babu Sana's Ram Charan and Janhvi Kapoor-starrer Peddi was supposed to be released in theatres on March 27, but the release has been pushed.

Updated on: Feb 4, 2026, 17:50:24 IST

By Neeshita Nyayapati

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A few months ago, actors Ram Charan and Adivi Sesh had doubled down on their March release dates for Peddi and Dacoit despite competition from Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar 2 and Yash’s Toxic. As of Tuesday, both films stand postponed, with Pawan Kalyan’s Ustaad Bhagat Singh choosing to face off against the highly anticipated films instead.

Ram Charan will play a cricketer in Buchi Babu Sana's sports drama Peddi.

Peddi release postponed to April, Ustaad Bhagat Singh takes its spot

On Tuesday, producers of Ustaad Bhagat Singh, Mythri Movie Makers, announced that the film will be released in theatres on March 26, a week after Dhurandhar 2. “Get ready to cheer, whistle, and stomp your feet to celebrate our USTAAD. This summer, the box office will be on FIRE with the duo of POWER STAR & CULT CAPTAIN. #UstaadBhagatSingh GRAND RELEASE WORLDWIDE ON 26th MARCH, 2026.”

Minutes after that, both director Buchi Babu Sana and Ram announced that Peddi’s release had been postponed from its intended March 27 release date. Buchi simply wrote, “30-04-2026. #PEDDI,” on his social media. Ram shared a new poster from the film, writing, “#PEDDI will see you on 30th APRIL, 2026.” With Adivi Sesh’s Dacoit also moving to April 10 from its intended March 19 release date, it remains to be seen if Nani’s The Paradise will release as intended on March 26.

Clash between Dhurandhar 2 and Toxic

This leaves the field wide open for a clash between Ranveer’s Dhurandhar 2 and Yash’s Toxic. The first part of the Aditya Dhar film, released in theatres in December 2025, collected over ₹1000 crore worldwide. Anticipation is high for the sequel to the film, which found much love even after its Netflix release.

Toxic, directed by Geetu Mohandas and starring Yash, was shot simultaneously in English and Kannada, though it will also be released in other South Indian languages and Hindi. The period gangster drama also has high expectations, given that it’s Yash’s next film after the KGF films that propelled him to stardom.

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Neeshita Nyayapati
Despite having a Master's degree in Journalism and over a decade of experience in print and digital media as a field reporter and sub-editor at organisations such as The Times of India and Reader's Digest, Neeshita Nyayapati remains a movie buff first and a Chief Content Producer second. She fell in love with movies in childhood and believes nothing matches the magic of watching a good film that moves you with a warm tub of popcorn in hand. Her love for writing about cinema follows that. Come Friday, you'll find her at her happy place, the movies, catching the latest rom-com or masala offering, for reviews or otherwise. As for the rest of the week, she's here reporting the juiciest news in Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada and Hindi or bringing out the best of celebs in interviews. While her niche is Telugu cinema, Neeshita likes to dabble in a little bit of everything to stay up to date. From film announcements to scandals and hard news angles, she has explored it all. A good book, a comforting cup of hot chocolate, puppy kisses and a stunning beach view are all she needs to unwind. Her passion for biking and travelling has taken her to various places across the country. She has found peace in everything from the frozen lakes of Gangtok to the coffee plantations of Coorg and the dense forests of Bandipur, to the monasteries of Darjeeling. But no matter where she goes, Neeshita loves coming across inspiring and moving stories.Read More

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