Chiranjeevi recalls DEADLY injury on ‘Peddi’ sets, reveals Ram Charan was close to LOSING his eye: 'He required eight stitches'

The success celebrations of ‘Peddi’ turned deeply emotional when Megastar Chiranjeevi opened up about a frightening incident that occurred during the film's shoot.

While congratulating Ram Charan for what he described as one of the most remarkable performances of his career, the veteran actor also revealed the fear he experienced after seeing photographs of an injury that nearly had serious consequences.As stated by SCREEN, sharing his thoughts after watching the film, Chiranjeevi said the experience left a lasting impact on him. “While watching the movie, I felt as though I had entered a trance; I became immersed in the characters and journeyed alongside them in their struggle.”The actor went on to praise Ram Charan's growth over the years, saying the performance reflected complete command over every aspect of acting.“I wholeheartedly congratulate Ram Charan for achieving maturity in every aspect required of an actor, action, dance, emotion, intensity, and immersion, and for displaying it 100% on screen.

I feel proud as a father.

As a co star, as a senior actor, I have never seen such an actor with so much intensity and conviction, he gave his 100%.

I applaud Ram Charan as actor, and proud as a father.”Chiranjeevi also spoke about the extraordinary effort Ram Charan invested in preparing for ‘Peddi’.

Despite being born into one of the most influential film families in the country, he said his son never relied on privilege and instead chose relentless hard work.According to Chiranjeevi, he witnessed the demanding routine firsthand at home.

From intense fitness sessions before sunrise to late-night training after returning from shoots, Ram Charan remained committed to transforming himself for the role.“Charan is the son of a star hero; he was born with a silver spoon in his mouth.

He didn’t have to work this hard; he could have simply done what the director asked and moved on.

But he chose to believe in hard work.”Describing his son's schedule, he added: “I witnessed the physical transformation he underwent for this movie at home every day.

I saw Ram Charan’s fitness journey through my eyes.

He would wake up at 4 am, train his body, and go sets.

He would come home late in the night, wouldn’t even fresh up, have some soup and go back to training.

I asked him, is it necessary? But as an actor I commend his dedication.

Watching his dedication filled me with immense pride.”Ram Charan's injury that shocked the familyOne of the most emotional moments of Chiranjeevi's speech came when he recounted the accident that occurred during filming.

The actor revealed that Ram Charan suffered a serious injury near his eye and required multiple stitches.

The sight of the injury left him shaken, particularly after learning how narrowly his son had escaped a much worse outcome.“During the shoot, Charan suffered an eye injury.

I was terrified when I saw the photo of it.

He required eight stitches, yet he didn’t back down.”Doctors reportedly informed the family that the injury could have resulted in permanent damage had it occurred slightly lower. “We were told that there were chances that he could have lost his eye if it hit him a little lower.

He got lucky and got an injury on his eyebrow, I was relieved that nothing happened to my son.”A Memory from ‘Gunda’ came flooding backThe frightening episode also brought back memories from Chiranjeevi's own career.

He recalled filming a dangerous sequence in the action drama ‘Gunda’, during which his father had expressed concern about the risks involved.At the time, Chiranjeevi believed such sacrifices were necessary for entertaining audiences.

However, years later, witnessing his son's injury helped him understand his father's fears from a completely different perspective.“That moment reminded me of the shooting of the movie ‘Gunda’.

My father was terrified when I was performing an action sequence under a moving train.

At the time, I told him, ‘To entertain the audience, one has to take such risks.’ He replied, ‘You will understand a father’s anguish only when you have a son who becomes a hero and endures such hardships.’”The veteran actor said those words echoed in his mind when Ram Charan was injured during the making of ‘Peddi’.Chiranjeevi's pride beyond the big screenApart from discussing the film, Chiranjeevi also expressed happiness over the recognition Ram Charan recently received in New Delhi.

Referring to his appearance at the Republic Summit 2026 alongside Prime Minister Narendra Modi, he said the honour was a proud moment for the entire family.“Just yesterday, the Charan participated in an event alongside Prime Minister Narendra Modi, where he was given the title ‘New Age Megastar.’ It made me incredibly happy; the joy a father feels as his children grow up is indescribable.”The actor noted that witnessing his son's continued growth both professionally and personally has been among the most rewarding experiences of his life.Chiranjeevi calls ‘Peddi’ a career-defining performanceTowards the end of his speech, Chiranjeevi compared ‘Peddi’ with some of Ram Charan's most celebrated films, including ‘Magadheera’, ‘Rangasthalam’ and ‘RRR’.

He pointed out that opportunities to play such impactful characters are rare, making the latest role even more special.“We witnessed Charan’s magnificent performance in ‘Rangasthalam’ and thought it would take a long time for another such role to come along.

Films like ‘Magadheera’, ‘Rangasthalam’, and ‘RRR’ are rare.

Yet, it was astonishing to see another great role like ‘Peddi’ arrive within just three years.

It is truly Charan’s good fortune to have landed this role.”According to Chiranjeevi, the greatest achievement of the performance was that audiences no longer saw the star behind the character.“While watching the movie, we didn’t see Charan; we saw only Peddi.

He completely embodied the character and delivered exactly what the director needed with dedication.

Through the role of Peddi, he made us laugh, cry, feel excited, and experience deep emotions; ultimately, he triumphed.

Today, Ram Charan has completely satisfied me by demonstrating such maturity and artistic completeness.”For Chiranjeevi, ‘Peddi’ is more than just another successful film in Ram Charan’s career.

It is a testament to his commitment, resilience and evolution as an actor willing to push boundaries in pursuit of excellence.Read the latest Entertainment News and Celebrity updates.

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