Ram Charan and Janhvi Kapoor starrer sports drama ‘Peddi’ is currently doing a bang at the box office. The film has emerged as the biggest hit of the year, earning more than Rs 200 crore worldwide. Ram Charan’s performance in the film, and especially his cricketing style, has attracted a lot of attention from the audience.
Meanwhile, Ram Charan’s personal bodyguard Kevin Kunta has also come into the limelight. He posted an Instagram reel imitating the famous “Chikiri Chikiri” batting style seen in the film. In the video, he copied Ram Charan’s style so perfectly that it went viral on social media.
Who is this Kevin Kunta?
Kevin Kunta is originally from the West African country of Gambia. His real name is Abdu Kadir Sowe. Born in 1998, Kevin was previously a professional MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) fighter. He built his career in this field while living in Florence, Italy.
Later, he joined Ram Charan’s security team. Today, he is seen with the actor at almost all events and public places. Due to this, he has also created his own fan following.
He became a hero by protecting Janhvi Kapoor
During the promotion of ‘Peddi’, an event was held in Vijayawada. There, a fan suddenly tried to approach Ram Charan. As a result, there was a tense situation there for some time.
At that time, actress Janhvi Kapoor got into trouble in the crowd. Kevin immediately handled the situation and took Janhvi to a safe place and kept the fan away. His prompt action received a lot of praise on social media.
How much does Kevin earn?
According to media reports, Kevin earns around Rs 2 lakh to Rs 4 lakh per day as Ram Charan’s personal bodyguard. This has made him one of the most talked about bodyguards in the South Indian cinema world.
Controversy over the film and director’s reaction
Meanwhile, some viewers criticized Janhvi Kapoor’s character portrayal in the film. After this, director Buchi Babu Sana said that some scenes of the film will be changed to respect the feelings of the audience.
He said that every woman should be presented on screen with respect and dignity and his team always prioritizes those values.
Story of ‘Peddi’
Directed by Buchi Babu Sana, ‘Peddi’ is inspired by the life of a real person. The film shows the story of the struggle and success of a talented sportsperson from a village in Andhra Pradesh. The film stars Janhvi Kapoor, Shiva Rajkummar, Jagapati Babu, Dibyendu and Boman Irani in lead roles alongside Ram Charan.
With a powerful story, emotional scenes and thrilling sports sequences, ‘Peddi’ is currently winning the hearts of the audience and creating new records of success at the box office.
