Episode 5 |🎙️ WanderTalks with Nikesh

What does it take to make a star sound like he's truly from a village?

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For the first time on WanderTalks with Nikesh, we sit down with Kurmarao, the dialect coach behind Ram Charan's transformation in Peddi. From teaching authentic Srikakulam slang to ensuring every dialogue, emotion, and pronunciation feels real, his role goes far beyond language coaching.

In this exclusive conversation, we dive deep into:

🔥 How Kurmarao joined the Peddi team

🔥 Working closely with Ram Charan throughout the film

🔥 The process of teaching an entire cast a regional dialect

🔥 Funny behind-the-scenes moments from the set

🔥 Challenges of maintaining authenticity during dubbing

🔥 The reality of being a dialect coach in Tollywood