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Swasika Says She Turned Down ‘Peddi’ Role as Ram Charan’s Mother

The 33-year-old Malayalam actor cited discomfort with maternal roles at this stage, noting the seven-year age gap with the 40-year-old star.

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Swasika revealed she was approached to play Ram Charan's mother in Buchi Babu Sana's Peddi.
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Overview

  • Swasika said in a recent interview that she declined the offer despite multiple requests from the Peddi team.
  • She explained that she has been repeatedly offered mother roles but does not want to take such parts right now.
  • Peddi is a high-profile Telugu film directed by Buchi Babu Sana, with Ram Charan and Janhvi Kapoor starring, AR Rahman composing, and a pivotal role for Shiva Rajkumar, produced by Vriddhi Cinemas.
  • Hindustan Times reports the film is slated to release on 27 March 2026 and has been described as a sports action drama by Mid-day.
  • The production has not publicly announced who will play the mother role, and Swasika’s recent work includes Lubber Pandhu and an upcoming appearance in Suriya’s Karuppu.