Hyderabad, April 11 – Renowned cinematographer Rathnavelu, also the cameraman for director Buchi Babu Sana's highly anticipated rural action drama "Peddi," starring Telugu star Ram Charan, has recently shared an important update about the film's progress, much to the delight of fans and film enthusiasts.
The cinematographer has posted several pictures from the film and revealed that the color grading work is in full swing. On his Instagram page, Rathnavelu wrote, "Color grading for 'Peddi' is in full swing."
Earlier, Rathnavelu had stated that he was working day and night on the grading and DI (Digital Intermediate) process.
He had said, "Shoot in bright light, grade in darkness. Hectic days, sleepless nights. All for the big screen. #Peddi #Cinematography #DI #ColorGrading."
It may be recalled that just a week ago, actor Ram Charan had announced that the dialogue portions of the film were complete, and only one song remained to be shot.
Ram Charan made this announcement while speaking to the team of "Rakasa," who had visited him on the sets of "Peddi."
It may also be recalled that the makers of the film had recently released a glimpse video titled "Peddi Pehelwan Glimpse" to mark the birthday of actor Ram Charan.
The glimpse video showcased another completely different aspect of the actor in the film, much to the delight of fans and film enthusiasts.
While a clip from the film that was released some months ago had showcased Ram Charan's skills with a cricket bat, leading many to believe that he could be playing a cricketer in the film, the glimpse video released on Friday had also shown Ram Charan as a menacing wrestler.
The glimpse video begins with a voiceover that says, "Kusti (wrestling) is not a sport where you carry a bat and face an oncoming ball. This is a sport where you pledge your life and stand against death. Now tell me, are you going to get into the ring or are you opting out?"
The glimpse video then shows Ram Charan practicing with a mace. The actor has a well-toned physique, and the glimpse video makes it clear that he has poured his heart and soul into the role.
The glimpse video ends with Ram Charan responding to the question asked to him earlier. He says, "The game is my pride."
"Peddi," which has generated immense excitement among fans and film enthusiasts, has been in the spotlight since its announcement.
Recently, the film was in the news when Indian cricketer Tilak Varma, who was part of the T20 World Cup-winning Indian cricket team, visited its sets.
The film features a strong cast, with Janhvi Kapoor playing the leading lady. Senior actors Shiva Rajkumar, Jagapathi Babu, Divyenndu, and Boman Irani will also be seen playing important roles in this film.
On the technical side, the movie is backed by some of the best in the industry. R Rathnavelu is handling the camera work, Navin Nooli is in charge of editing, and Avinash Kolla has designed the film's massive and detailed sets.