Telugu star Ram Charan is currently basking in the success of his recent release, Peddi. Despite criticism over the alleged hypersexualisation of the female lead, the film has collected over ₹300 crore worldwide at the box office.
During a thank-you meet in Hyderabad, Ram said that Peddi would rank in the "first or second" position in his filmography. His comment has left some fans angry and disappointed.
A clip from the Peddi event surfaced online in which Ram spoke about the film's growing box-office collections and said, "I chose a calm theatre in our city, but the reaction from the audience for scenes has made my day. I am getting claps for certain scenes which I didn't expect. In fact, this film will be placed first or second in my film library."
The statement did not sit well with a section of the internet, many of whom felt it was an insult to filmmakers S. S. Rajamouli and Sukumar, with whom he delivered acclaimed films such as Magadheera, RRR and Rangasthalam.
Several Internet users expressed their disappointment. One wrote, "If Peddi is better than Rangasthalam, Magadheera, RRR then it's an insult to SSR and Sukumar." Another commented, "Peak of shamelessness." A third wrote, "Biggest disrespect to Magadheera, Rangasthalam and RRR."
Ram Charan has delivered some of the biggest blockbusters in Telugu cinema, with films such as Magadheera, Rangasthalam and RRR playing a crucial role in shaping his stardom.
