The suspense surrounding the much-discussed item song in Peddi has finally ended. The film’s team has officially locked Shruti Haasan as the star performer for this special number, putting an end to widespread speculation.
Before finalizing Shruti Haasan, the team evaluated several options. Names like Mrunal Thakur, Samyuktha Menon, and Manasa Varanasi circulated. However, the makers ultimately chose Shruti Haasan and reportedly paid her a heavy remuneration.
Director Buchi Babu Sana is under the fire now. His decision to cast a senior heroine instead of more current names like Mrunal Thakur has already raised questions. There are concerns about whether Shruti Haasan’s not-so-fresh screen presence will match Ram Charan’s bulked-up, mass-heavy look.
Fans feel she is the most unexciting choice for a tier-1 star hero like Ram Charan. She feels outdated and no more relevant as a choice for such a high-profile song. Trade experts also feel whoever is behind her casting has made a blunder. They feel it instantly killed the hype of the song by casting Shruti Haasan, who has already been seen in similar songs many times.
Because of Shruti Haasan, the song might fall flat now, and the backlash will be harsh. Fans will not take it lightly, especially since the film has already been postponed multiple times largely because of this song. The question now being raised is simple. Was the delay even worth it for what is, after all, just a Shruti Haasan song?
There’s also a wider concern. If such choices reflect the overall approach of the film, then Peddi might turn out to be a big disappointment.
The film is aiming for a June 25 release, even though the team has not officially confirmed it.
