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Ranveer Singh and Aditya Dhar’s massive box office entertainer Dhurandhar: The Revenge has become the first Hindi (straight) film to net more than Rs. 1000 crore, and there are many more records being added to its name.

There was complete silence from Bollywood A-listers regarding this magnificent success of a film from their own industry. One among them was Deepika Padukone. Since the movie’s release, she had not spoken about it anywhere, and finally, Ranveer Singh’s wife addressed it.

A two-week-old Instagram reel caught the attention of the Jawan actress. The reel questioned her silence on the film and pointed out that she attended a concert instead of the film’s screening. Deepika reacted to it and commented: “The latter, my friend… P.S. I watched it way before any of you did. Now who is the joke on?”

This was a direct response to those who claimed her silence meant she did not like the film. Now, opinions have changed, and many people have come forward in her support.

The film has collected around Rs. 1700 crore worldwide and is on track to shatter many more records in the coming days.

Ram Charan’s Peddi is easily one of the most awaited films, but the uncertainty surrounding its scheduled April 30, 2026 release is creating unease among fans and industry stakeholders alike. The lack of clarity is also affecting other producers who are planning to occupy the same release window.

Directed by Buchi Babu Sana, the film was initially set for an April 30 release. However, strong industry buzz now suggests that it may be pushed to June 2026. Adding weight to this speculation is a recent update from the film’s US distribution partner.

Advance bookings for Peddi in North America were set to go live today, but the distributor announced that, at the production team’s request, the bookings have been put on hold until further notice. This has further intensified speculation around a possible postponement.

With uncertainty still surrounding the release date, an official update from the makers could help bring clarity, not just for fans but also for the wider industry planning summer releases.

On the production front, the film is said to have a special song and some patchwork portions left to complete. Janhvi Kapoor plays the female lead opposite Ram Charan in this pan-Indian rural sports drama.

The film also features Shiva Rajkumar, Divyenndu Sharma, Jagapathi Babu, Boman Irani and Satya in key roles. Backed by Vriddhi Cinemas and presented by Mythri Movie Makers and Sukumar Writings, the film’s music is composed by A. R. Rahman.

Production houses Mythri Movie Makers and NTR Arts have moved swiftly to dismantle online speculation surrounding the high-profile collaboration between Jr NTR and director Prashanth Neel. Rumours recently caught fire claiming that a complete filming schedule was discarded due to creative dissatisfaction with the lead actor’s appearance.

The official response clarifies that production remains entirely on track. The team described the current hiatus as a routine preparation gap rather than a setback. This statement effectively silences the social media noise that had briefly unsettled the fanbase.

While the shoot continues, the previously targeted June 25 release date looks increasingly precarious. With substantial portions of the project still unfilmed and no promotional assets yet released, a delay seems inevitable.

Tentatively titled Dragon, the project features a robust ensemble including Rukmini Vasanth, Anil Kapoor, and Bimal Oberoi, with Ravi Basrur handling the musical score.