Ram Charan and Janhvi Kapoor’s song “Chikiri Chikiri” from the movie “Peddi” has been released. This song has been viewed 46 million times within 24 hours of its release. Ram Charan has surpassed Shah Rukh Khan and Allu Arjun with his song. Peddi is scheduled to be released in theaters on March 27, 2026.
Chikiri Chikiri becomes the most viewed Indian song in 24 hours
‘Chikiri Chikiri,’ written by AR Rahman and sung by Mohit Chauhan, is available in several languages., has garnered 46 million views across all the languages it has been released in. This makes it not only one of the most viewed and liked music tracks of the year but also the most viewed Indian song in 24 hours.
Team Peddi made the same announcement on their social media and wrote, “Most viewed song in Indian cinema—#ChikiriChikiri. Mega Power Star @AlwaysRamCharan – @BuchiBabuSana – @arrahman. This trio has set a new record in Indian cinema. #Peddi’s first single #ChikiriChikiri has created a buzz everywhere.”
Most Viewed Songs in 24 Hours in Indian Cinema
In 2023, when Shah Rukh Khan’s song Jawan: Zinda Banda was released, the song became the most viewed song in 24 hours. It garnered 46 million views on its first day, with Red Chillies Entertainment announcing it on social media and writing, “Taking the internet by storm! Thank you for all the love.” The song was released in multiple South Indian languages, as well as Hindi, similar to the song Chikiri Chikiri. In 2024, Sreeleela’s Kissik song from Allu Arjun’s Pushpa 2: The Rule came in second place, garnering 42 million views in multiple languages within 24 hours. This became the highest-grossing record for a South Indian film, which has now been broken by ‘Peddi.’
About Peddi
‘Peddi’ is one of the most anticipated pan-India Telugu language films, a sports drama starring Ram Charan and Janhvi Kapoor in the lead roles. Apart from Ram and Janhvi, it also stars Shiva Rajkumar, Divyendu Sharma, and Jagapathi Babu. The film is directed by Buchi Babu Sana, and the music is composed by A. R. Rahman.
Pedi Release Date
The film is scheduled to release worldwide on March 27, 2026. This date is very significant, as it coincides with Ram Charan’s birthday. The film is an intense sports drama set primarily in the rural backdrop of coastal Andhra Pradesh in the 1980s, with strong elements of action and emotional storytelling.
Main Characters
- Ram Charan plays Vijay Saxena, the protagonist, who has a raw, rugged look with a long beard and intense eyes.
- Janhvi Kapoor plays the female lead, a brave village girl named Achiyyamma. This is her second project in Telugu cinema.
- The film stars an impressive ensemble cast, including Kannada superstar Dr. Shiva Rajkumar, Jagapathi Babu, and Bollywood actor Divyendu Sharma.
Story plot
The main storyline of Peddi revolves around a village-based sports competition, which reportedly involves traditional sports like power cricket and wrestling. The story follows Peddi, an energetic young man, who, through sports, unites his community to fight for an important cause—their fight for identity. The director has meticulously recreated the environment of a realistic coastal town of the 1980s, using detailed sets for filming.
Music and Technical Team
Peddi’s music and background score are composed by legendary Oscar winner A. R. Rahman.
The film’s first single, “Chikiri Chikiri,” was released recently and became an instant hit, sung by Mohit Chauhan. The title “Chikiri” is a term of endearment used by men in the director’s hometown to describe a beautiful woman, and the song is said to be a soulful love tune.
Song Situation: The director explains that the song unfolds when hero Peddi (played by Ram Charan) sees heroine Achiyyamma (Janhvi Kapoor) for the first time. The hero is completely mesmerized by her natural, unadorned beauty and says, “She is that rare girl who looks beautiful without any makeup. She is chic.”
The song is a lively, rhythmic romantic tune that perfectly blends A. R. Rahman’s soulful touch with catchy, foot-tapping beats, celebrating the joy of love and rural charm.
Ram Charan’s performance: Ram Charan’s dance in the song has been widely praised. He performs the track in his rural, bearded look, and his effortless energy and catchy hook step are a major attraction, which has contributed significantly to the song’s popularity.
The single proved to be a sensational success, breaking the record for the most viewed Indian song across all languages within 24 hours of its release.
The stunning visuals are captured by cinematographer R. Rathnavelu and edited by National Award-winning editor Navin Nooli.
The film is produced by Venkata Satish Kilaru under the banner of Vriddhi Cinemas, with Mythri Movie Makers and Sukumar Writings presenting the project.