Peddi Director’s First Reaction On Janhvi Kapoor Backlash

Director Buchi Babu Sana’s Peddi has recently sparked discussion around Janhvi Kapoor’s portrayal in the film, with the filmmaker addressing the ongoing debate on her character presentation. The director admitted that he did not anticipate such a strong negative reaction regarding how Janhvi’s role has been perceived by a section of the audience.

In the film, Janhvi plays a key female character opposite Ram Charan, and her screen presence has been widely noticed since release. While many viewers feel her role follows a commercial, stylized approach suited to a mass entertainer, others have raised concerns about what they describe as an exaggerated or hyper-glamorized depiction of her character in a few scenes. Addressing the criticism, Buchi Babu Sana said, “The idea was to showcase a playful romance story between Ram Charan and Janhvi Kapoor.”

Responding to the criticism, Buchi Babu Sana, in his latest interview, clarified that the portrayal was never intended to create controversy and was designed to fit the narrative tone of Peddi, which is set as a rustic, high-energy drama. He explained that the characterization was part of the film’s larger storytelling style and not aimed at undermining the actress.

Despite the mixed reactions, Janhvi Kapoor is reportedly unfazed by the discourse and stands firmly by the director’s vision. Sources suggest that she was fully aware of the creative approach during filming and supported Buchi Babu’s interpretation of the character.

As Peddi continues its theatrical run, the conversation around Janhvi Kapoor’s role has added another layer of attention to the film, even as its box office performance remains strong. The debate highlights the ongoing discussion around female character representation in mainstream commercial cinema.