📌 Key Points
- Director Buchi Babu Sana apologized for ‘Peddi’s’ hypersexualized portrayal of the female lead.
- Janhvi Kapoor received support from actor Dimple Hayathi amidst the film’s criticism.
- Hayathi urged viewers to hold the system accountable for perpetuating stereotypes.
- Despite the controversy, ‘Peddi’ has achieved significant box office success, earning over ₹190 crore worldwide.
Janhvi Kapoor’s film ‘Peddi’ is under fire for its hypersexualized depiction of the female lead. Amidst the controversy, director Buchi Babu Sana has issued an apology, while actor Dimple Hayathi has publicly supported Kapoor, urging accountability for industry stereotyping.
Director Addresses ‘Peddi’ Controversy
Director Buchi Babu Sana acknowledged the criticism directed at certain portions of Peddi over hypersexualisation of the female lead and apologised to viewers.
Ever since the release of Peddi, the Ram Charan and Janhvi Kapoor film has been facing intense criticism over its portrayal of women and the hypersexualisation of its female lead. Amid the controversy, actor Dimple Hayathi, who works in Telugu and Tamil films, has now come in support of Janhvi and urged viewers to hold the system accountable.
Dimple Hayathi Supports Janhvi Kapoor
On Saturday, director Buchi Babu Sana released a statement addressing the controversy surrounding Peddi. “As a filmmaker, I believe cinema should entertain, inspire, and connect with audiences. It should never make anyone feel uncomfortable or disrespected,” he wrote.
He acknowledged the criticism directed at certain portions of the film and apologised to viewers who felt uncomfortable. “If any part of the film has been perceived that way, we respect those sentiments, understand the concerns being raised, and sincerely apologise,” he added. The filmmaker also noted that cinema evolves alongside audiences and that storytellers must remain mindful of changing perspectives and sensitivities.
‘Peddi’ Box Office Success Amidst Backlash
Peddi has shown a strong hold at the box office despite this controversy. The film has collected ₹ 126 crore net in India and over ₹ 190 crore worldwide.
Despite the significant backlash and directorial apology, ‘Peddi’ continues to perform strongly at the box office. This situation highlights the ongoing tension between artistic expression, audience sensitivity, and commercial success in the entertainment industry.
