Director Buchi Babu Sana is planning his next project after Peddi, and he wants Mahesh Babu on board. He has written two scripts and is waiting to meet the superstar once Peddi completes its run in
theatres. Both stories are made as big pan-India films with high action and emotion. Buchi Babu is confident about the scripts even though Peddi got a mixed reaction.
The film was released on June 4 2026, and while Ram Charan’s acting and the social message were praised, reviews from critics stayed between 1.5 to 3.5 stars. Some scenes also created debate, and the director later apologized and made changes to the theatre version.
For Mahesh Babu, the film after Varanasi with SS Rajamouli will be very important. That movie is expected to take him to a wider audience across India and overseas. So his next choice needs to be strong and carefully picked. Mahesh is known for taking time before signing a film, and Peddi’s response may also play a part in his decision.
Meanwhile Buchi Babu already has Ram Charan ready for another film with him after Peddi. That shows the director still has trust in the industry. Now all eyes are on whether Mahesh will like Buchi Babu’s ideas and agree to work with him, or if he will choose a different director for his next move.