The suspense surrounding the much-discussed item song in Peddi ended with a fizzle. The film’s team locked Shruti Haasan for this special number. Names like Mrunal Thakur, Samyuktha Menon, and Manasa Varanasi circulated. However, the makers ultimately chose Shruti Haasan.
Director Buchi Babu Sana suffered a lot of trolling because of his decision to cast a senior heroine instead of more currently relevant heroines.
Fans felt she was the most unexciting choice for a tier-1 star hero like Ram Charan. She was no longer relevant as a choice for such a high-profile song. They felt it instantly killed the hype of the song by casting Shruti Haasan.
And now, a clip, believed to be from the behind-the-scenes shoot of the song, has gone viral on social media. It shows Ram Charan alongside an actress in a hot revealing outfit, with many speculating that it is Shruti Haasan.
However, this leaked clip has sparked a fresh debate and raised doubts on social media. Who is responsible for these visuals coming out? Was it a case of sheer carelessness, or something intentional? There is even speculation about whether the makers themselves allowed the clip to leak in an attempt to control the backlash around Shruti Haasan’s casting. Did the makers want to boost the hype for this song, whose buzz got killed after Shruti’s casting choice?
There are no clear answers, but the optics are not great.
A section of fans is now calling out the makers for tighter control, especially if the film is meant to deliver a true big-screen experience. Leaks like this only dilute the impact.
The film is currently targeting a June 25 release, though there is still no official confirmation.
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— urstruly Abhi (@abhinav49826721) April 28, 2026
