Ram Charan recently spoke about the changing scenario of the Indian film industry. He also cited the success of ‘Peddi’ and ‘Dhurandhar’ as proof that people are still eager to watch movies in theatres. Speaking at a summit, the actor rejected the claim that people have stopped going to cinemas since the pandemic. For him, the huge audience response to these films proves that people always come back for good entertainment. His comments quickly caught the attention of movie buffs, especially as ‘Peddi’ continued its successful theatrical run.
Ram Charan assures quality cinema
During the interaction, Ram Charan was asked if theaters are struggling to attract audiences in the post-COVID era. The actor confidently dismissed the concern. As reported by the Republic, he said, “If there is a great cinema like KGF:Pushpa 2, Dhurandhar, Kantara and RRR, people are back in theatres. He admitted that many in the industry were worried during the pandemic, but the behavior of the audience has again changed in favor of cinemas. He also pointed out that cinema remains one of the cheapest forms of entertainment in India. “You bring your family, watch a movie, and then talk about it. It’s a big communal event,” he said, while jokingly adding that lower popcorn prices would make the experience better.
Ram Charan hailed Dhurandhar’s historic achievement
The actor also has special praise for Ranveer Singh’s ‘Dhurandhar,’ which became one of the biggest blockbusters of Indian cinema:. Ram Charan revealed that he recently watched the film on OTT and was very impressed. “It was amazing, amazing, and amazing. Everything fell into place in the right way and at the right tempo,” he said. He further explained that films with strong emotional and national themes often connect with audiences across regions. According to him, the film’s record-breaking collections show how deeply the audience has embraced its story. “The box office numbers represent the audience that accepted the film and went to the theaters,” he said.
‘Peddi’ and ‘Dhurandhar’ show the power of: pan-Indian movies:
While ‘Dhurandhar’ dominated the box office with phenomenal collections, Ram Charan’s ‘Peddi’ also emerged as a major success story. Directed by Buchi Babu Sana and features: Janhvi Kapoor as the female lead, the film has enjoyed a strong run since its release. The two films for Ram Charan are indicative of a larger trend in Indian films where the story can cross the language barrier to reach a wider audience.While ‘Peddi’ did well and ‘Dhurandhar’ remains a blockbuster benchmark movie, Charan feels that the future of theatrical movies is better than ever.