Akhil Akkineni calls Ram Charan's performance in 'Peddi' 'unbelievable': 'I salute you for your dedication'

Ram Charan's latest outing, 'Peddi', continues to dominate conversations among moviegoers. While the sports drama has enjoyed a strong run at the box office, it has also found support from members of the film fraternity. The latest celebrity to express admiration for the film is Akhil Akkineni, who took to social media to congratulate the team and single out Ram Charan's performance.After watching 'Peddi', Akhil shared a heartfelt note on Instagram, applauding Ram Charan's commitment to the role and the effort he brought to the screen."My dear brother RC. Your hard work and dedication has carried the film through out. What an unbelievable performance with so many layers and transformations. I salute you for your dedication to your craft and effortless approach to it." The actor also extended his wishes to everyone associated with the project and celebrated its successful theatrical run."Congrats to the entire team of Peddi on a blockbuster weekend. Hats off to all the actors and technicians who worked so hard evidently. May your run continue and beyond and thank you for your efforts to delivering content based cinema in the theatres. Akhil Akkineni."Despite its commercial success, 'Peddi' has not been free from controversy. Soon after release, sections of viewers criticised the way Janhvi Kapoor's character was portrayed in the film. The criticism gained momentum online, prompting director Buchi Babu Sana to address the concerns publicly. The filmmaker reportedly apologised to audiences and assured fans that certain portions would be modified while the film remained in theatres.Amid the ongoing debate surrounding the film, Ram Charan's portrayal has emerged as one of the most appreciated aspects of 'Peddi'. Both audiences and industry colleagues have praised the actor for his transformation and emotional range in the sports drama. Akhil's endorsement further adds to the growing appreciation for Charan's performance, which many viewers consider one of the highlights of the film.Even after witnessing a drop in collections following its opening weekend, 'Peddi' continues to attract audiences across markets. According to trade reports, the film earned Rs 12.05 crore on its first Monday and followed it up with Rs 9.65 crore on Day 6. With these numbers, the film's India net collection has reportedly reached Rs 179.35 crore, while its worldwide gross stands at Rs 261.23 crore.Backed by Buchi Babu Sana and featuring performances from Ram Charan, Janhvi Kapoor and Jagapathi Babu, 'Peddi' remains one of the most talked-about Telugu releases of the year as it continues its theatrical journey.