Overview
- Janhvi Kapoor told Koffee With Karan on Oct. 28 that filming Peddi felt "violating" and that the movie featured "extreme objectification" and a narrative that "did even propagate sexual assault."
- She accepted personal responsibility for not pushing harder during production, saying she tried to raise concerns but should have been more vigilant and used her industry privilege to object earlier.
- Director Buchi Babu Sana issued a public apology after the June 4 release and the makers removed or edited the contested scenes following widespread online criticism.
- Audience criticism focused on repeated body-focused shots introducing Janhvi’s character Achiyamma and a scene in which the male lead kisses her without clear consent during a power cut.
- Reporting highlights wider industry issues such as unbound scripts and undisclosed camera blocking that can limit actors' foresight and agency, and Janhvi’s remarks could increase pressure for clearer on-set practices and stronger performer safeguards.