Filmmaker Buchi Babu Sana has issued a public apology after sections of the audience criticised certain scenes in Peddi, the recently released Ram Charan and Janhvi Kapoor starrer. The director said the feedback had been taken seriously and confirmed that changes would be made to the portions that have drawn objections. The statement came on June 6, two days after the film's release. Taking to social media, Buchi Babu addressed the growing debate surrounding the portrayal of Janhvi Kapoor’s character and the treatment of women in the film."As a filmmaker, I believe cinema should entertain, inspire, and connect with audiences. It should never make anyone feel uncomfortable or disrespected. We have heard the feedback regarding certain scenes in Peddi and have taken it seriously," he wrote on X.The film has faced criticism from viewers and commentators who argued that Janhvi Kapoor’s character lacked depth despite being one of the central figures in the story. Several social media users also questioned the way certain scenes were filmed, alleging that the camera repeatedly focused on parts of the actor's body rather than the emotional context of the scenes.Another major point of criticism involved the romantic track between the lead characters. Some viewers objected to scenes that appeared to portray non-consensual behaviour as romance, sparking discussions online about representation and storytelling in mainstream cinema.Addressing these concerns, Buchi Babu clarified that
Peddi filmmaker Buchi Babu Sana issues apology after viewers call out Janhvi Kapoor’s hypersexualisation; promises to make changes in “concerned portions”
Filmmaker Buchi Babu Sana has issued a public apology after sections of the audience criticised certain scenes in Peddi, the recently released Ram Charan a…
