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Janhvi Kapoor won hearts over the weekend when she confidently delivered a speech in Telugu during AR Rahman’s concert in Hyderabad. The actress, who is gearing up for her upcoming Pan-India film Peddi alongside Ram Charan, joined the Oscar-winning composer on stage with her co-star and the film’s director, Buchi Babu Sana. While Rahman’s music captivated the audience, it was Janhvi who stole the spotlight. As soon as she began speaking in Telugu, the crowd broke into loud cheers, appreciating her effort and fluency in the language. Expressing her gratitude, Janhvi said, “Nenu eeroju naa idols tho ee stage meeda unnanduku naku chala aanandam ga undi. Ee cinema lo bhagamayye avakasam dorikinanduku naa adrustham ga bhavisthunnani.” She continued, “Meeku baga nachuthundani anukuntunnanu. Ee cinema tho meeku oka unique oka different experience evvataniki chala hard work chesam,” earning applause from the audience for her sincerity and clear diction. Her ease and emotional connection with the crowd highlighted her growing comfort with new languages and regional cultures. Fans flooded social media with appreciation, calling her speech “heartwarming”, “graceful”, and “a beautiful gesture of respect toward Telugu fans.”With Peddi, Janhvi Kapoor makes her Telugu film debut opposite Ram Charan in a project that has already generated strong buzz. The film, directed by Buchi Babu Sana and featuring music by AR Rahman, is among the most anticipated Pan-India releases of 2026. Also Read: Tamannaah Bhatia opens up about her transformation after Aryan Khan’s show song ‘Ghafoor’ goes viral.