Watch: Janhvi Kapoor Climbs 3,550 Steps Barefoot To Tirumala Temple, Seeks Blessings For ‘Peddi’
Janhvi Kapoor walked barefoot to Tirumala Temple to seek blessings as her and Ram Charan’s big-budget sports drama ‘Peddi’ released in theatres.
As her highly-anticipated Telugu sports drama ‘Peddi’ finally hit theatres today, Indian actress Janhvi Kapoor kicked off her massive release day with profound spiritual devotion. Seeking blessings for the colossal project, the actress embarked on a gruelling barefoot trek up the 3,550 steps to the sacred Tirumala Venkateswara Temple in Tirupati. The Tirumala temple has long been Janhvi’s go-to sanctuary for major life milestones and birthdays. Early Thursday morning, videos surfaced online capturing the actress tackling the steep Alipiri footpath – a traditional route utilized by thousands of devotees.
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Accompanied by her aunt, actress Maheshwari, Janhvi maintained a low-key profile during the demanding climb. Keeping her earphones in, taking quick breathers, and warmly greeting devotees who recognised her, she completed the journey wearing a simple pink kurta-pyjama with her hair tied in a bun.
Wishing for the grand success of #Peddi
— cinee worldd (@Cinee_Worldd) June 4, 2026
Actress #JanhviKapoor climbed the Tirumala hills on foot via the Alipiri footpath to seek the blessings of Lord Venkateswara. 🙏✨ pic.twitter.com/Dwd3IdrGUa
Upon stepping into the temple premises, Janhvi transformed into a vision of traditional elegance. Viral photos and clips showcased the star offering prayers in a gorgeous purple silk saree. Her look was perfectly accessorised with stunning jewellery, including a necklace, matching earrings, bangles, and a traditional waist belt. A neat half-up, half-down hairstyle and a bindi added a timeless charm to her temple appearance.
While Janhvi was seeking blessings, theatres across the nation had already erupted into a full-blown festival. The Telangana government paved the way for a massive opening by greenlighting special early screenings and adjusting ticket prices. Inside Hyderabad’s iconic Sree Ramulu Theatre, Ram Charan’s wife, Upasana Kamineni Konidela, skipped private VIP screenings to celebrate directly with the fans. She was caught on video tossing confetti and cheering wildly the moment Ram Charan graced the screen. Meanwhile, in Bengaluru, fans turned theatre sidewalks into dance floors with firecrackers, endless chanting, and giant cut-outs of the superstar.
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Produced by Vriddhi Cinemas and IVY Entertainment, the movie is presented by Mythri Movie Makers and Sukumar Writings. Directed by Buchi Babu Sana, it is an epic cinematic gamble. As per reports, the film boasts a staggering Rs 350 crore production budget. The investment seems to be paying off instantly, with early trade numbers indicating an explosive Rs 10.97 crore net in India by just 11 AM on its opening day. The native Telugu version is currently doing the heavy lifting. To secure its status as a commercial blockbuster, box office analysts calculate that the film must cross the monumental Rs 500 crore milestone worldwide.
Featuring an original musical score by the legendary A.R. Rahman, ‘Peddi’ is set in Vijayanagaram, Andhra Pradesh. The high-octane sports action drama stars Ram Charan in the titular role as a rare crossover athlete – dominating as a cricketer, wrestler, and runner. Janhvi plays his love interest, Achiyyamma. The star-studded ensemble is further amplified by Shiva Rajkumar, Jagapathi Babu, Divyenndu and Boman Irani.
With spectacular initial box office numbers, nationwide celebrations, and blessings secured, ‘Peddi’ is already charting the course of a massive cinematic triumph.
