The discussion around Peddi has taken a new turn after members of the film’s team reacted differently to the ongoing criticism. The Ram Charan and Janhvi Kapoor starrer has been under scrutiny for certain scenes involving the portrayal of the female lead. While the director had already issued an apology following the backlash, the issue has now sparked an internal disagreement within the creative team itself, bringing fresh attention to the controversy.
Controversy around Janhvi Kapoor’s character portrayal
Director Buchi Babu Sana’s sports action drama faced criticism over the depiction of Janhvi Kapoor’s character Achiyyamma. Some viewers pointed out that certain scenes appeared to hypersexualise the character, including framing choices that focused on her body rather than emotional context. In contrast, the male lead’s admiration for her beauty was shown in a different tone, which led to debates online about the imbalance in portrayal.
One of the most discussed sequences involved Ram Charan’s character expressing desire despite the female character’s lack of consent, followed by a kiss during a power cut. This led many viewers to call the moment uncomfortable and raise questions about how consent was represented in mainstream storytelling. Following the backlash, director Buchi Babu Sana publicly acknowledged the criticism and issued an apology, stating that feedback from audiences had been taken seriously and that necessary changes would be considered.
)
Anantha Sriram’s reaction to the apology
During a media interaction at a recent success meet, lyricist Anantha Sriram expressed disagreement with the director’s decision to apologise. Speaking in Telugu, he said, “A character behaves the same way… that is the director’s imagination. It is a character created with that imagination. Here, the one who can speak English is great. The way of thinking of PhDs and graduates is the right one.. is increasing..
He further said, “Those who are vocal on social media, those who are trolling by throwing out words they speak, are being influenced by their opinions. Apart from that, if a director is not even given the freedom to behave like this.. what have we done to creativity?” His comments reflected concern over creative freedom and the influence of public opinion on filmmaking decisions.
Debate over creativity and audience response
Anantha Sriram further expanded on his point by suggesting that interpretation of scenes often changes depending on perception and language framing. He argued that certain expressions are judged differently based on how they are presented, and this can affect how audiences react to creative work. According to him, excessive external pressure may limit storytelling choices in commercial cinema.
About the controversy and film performance
The controversy surrounding Peddi centres on debates about consent, representation and cinematic portrayal of relationships. While some viewers criticised the romantic subplot, others defended it as a narrative choice. Despite the debate, the film has maintained strong box office performance, crossing over Rs 200 crore in India.
from Latest News, Breaking News, LIVE News, Top News Headlines, Viral Video, Cricket LIVE, Sports, Entertainment, Business, Health, Lifestyle and Utility News | India.Com https://ift.tt/y5Q09n2