Buchi Babu’s Bold Choice Pays Off For Peddi!

Director Buchi Babu Sana, who scored a sensational blockbuster with his debut film Uppena during the challenging Covid era, proved early on that he knows how to blend strong storytelling with powerful music.

Devi Sri Prasad’s chartbuster album back then played a key role in creating massive pre-release hype and driving the film’s box-office wave. Surprisingly, Buchi Babu didn’t repeat the hit combination for Peddi. Instead, he made a bold and unexpected move, roping in AR Rahman in place of the in-form Devi Sri Prasad.

The decision raised eyebrows for multiple reasons. Rahman’s slower work pace, the delays associated with some of his recent projects, and the fact that he hadn’t composed for a Telugu film in a long time.

But Buchi Babu trusted his instincts. Believing that Peddi had the musical canvas worthy of AR Rahman’s sonic depth, he went ahead- and that gamble is now paying off in a big way for Mega Power Star Ram Charan’s much-awaited rural action saga.

In fact, Ram Charan, who has immense faith in the film’s content and in Buchi Babu Sana’s skill, not only showed remarkable dedication by undergoing multiple physical makeovers and delivering a powerful performance, but also granted his director complete creative freedom in every aspect.

AR Rahman has already delivered four chartbuster tracks, each dominating music platforms and creating an extraordinary musical wave- something rarely seen nowadays before a film’s release.

Moreover, Rahman has been actively participating in promotions and even performed live at the Bhopal and Vijayawada events, showcasing his genuine affection for the project.

At every platform, he’s showering praise on Peddi, Ram Charan, and Buchi Babu, amplifying the film’s buzz even further.

Credit undeniably goes to Buchi Babu for trusting his vision and extracting exceptional work from both technicians and actors. This instinct-driven clarity is what defines a strong filmmaker.

If the film produced ambitiously by Venkata Satish Kilaru becomes the blockbuster it’s shaping up to be, Buchi Babu is poised to firmly enter the league of top-tier directors.