Global Star Ram Charan sent the internet into a frenzy after posting a cryptic yet exciting message on his social media account on Monday, November 3, 2025. Sharing an evocative picture with music composer A.R. Rahman and director Buchi Babu Sana, the actor tagged them along with celebrated playback singer Mohit Chauhan and simply asked, “What’s cooking, guys? 🤔🤗” The image—which shows the three men seemingly in a scenic outdoor location, with Rahman seated at a piano—instantly went viral, setting off a wave of speculation among fans and the media.
The speculation was quickly confirmed and amplified by none other than the “Mozart of Madras,” A.R. Rahman himself. In a direct response that thrilled music lovers, the legendary composer re-shared the post and quoted a line that confirmed the title of the upcoming song: “‘Chikiri Chikiri’ Charan garu. 🤩” This post effectively confirmed that the star-studded creative team was uniting for the highly anticipated first single from Ram Charan’s upcoming film, Peddi.
‘ChikiriChikiri’ Storms the Charts with Record Views
The musical collaboration between actor Ram Charan, legendary composer A.R. Rahman, and singer Mohit Chauhan has officially arrived, and it has done so with unprecedented force. The full video song for ‘ChikiriChikiri’ was launched shortly after the tease and has recorded an astounding 27 million views on YouTube within a single day.
The single, featured in the upcoming film Peddi, has been released in four languages—Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, and Kannada. This impressive feat highlights the immense star power of Ram Charan and the universal appeal of Rahman’s composition, which blends his signature touch with energetic, rural beats. Ram Charan personally confirmed the song’s release, stating, “Here is the #Peddi First Single #ChikiriChikiri 🔥… Loved dancing to this @arrahman sir’s special composition ❤️.” The accompanying video, which features Ram Charan opposite the film’s female lead, Janhvi Kapoor, showcases his energetic dance moves, a key highlight praised by viewers worldwide.
Musical Dream Team for Peddi
The film Peddi, a rural sports drama, is one of the most awaited pan-Indian projects. The combination of director Buchi Babu Sana, whose debut film Uppena was a massive success, with Ram Charan’s star power, was already highly anticipated. However, the musical pairing with the globally renowned A.R. Rahman elevated this project to a landmark event. The inclusion of singer Mohit Chauhan further solidified the excitement, as the vocalist has delivered several iconic hits in collaboration with Rahman, most famously the entire soundtrack of the film Rockstar.
The film is set in 1980s Andhra Pradesh and stars Ram Charan as a villager who rallies his community through sports to protect their honor. Peddi is slated for a worldwide theatrical release on 27th March, 2026.
