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Peddi, starring Ram Charan and Janhvi Kapoor, opened to an enormous response on the box office. Nevertheless, alongside its industrial success, the film also sparked online controversy over the depiction of Janhvi Kapoor\u2019s character, Achiyyamma. Several viewers criticised the film for what they described because the sexualisation of the actor through camera angles, scenes and dialogues. Amid the growing backlash, director Buchi Babu Sana has now issued a public apology and confirmed that the makers will modify certain scenes within the film.<\/p>\n
On Saturday morning, Buchi Babu Sana took to X (formerly Twitter) and addressed the criticism surrounding Janhvi Kapoor\u2019s portrayal in Peddi. In his statement, the filmmaker apologised to viewers who felt uncomfortable with certain portions of the film.<\/p>\n
\u201cAs a filmmaker, I imagine cinema should entertain, encourage, and connect with audiences. It should never make anyone feel uncomfortable or disrespected. We now have heard the feedback regarding certain scenes in Peddi and have taken it seriously. I actually have all the time had immense respect for ladies, each on and off screen, and it was never our intention to objectify or disrespect any female character. If any a part of the film has been perceived that way, we respect those sentiments, understand the concerns being raised, and sincerely apologize,\u201d<\/em> he wrote.<\/p>\n As a filmmaker, I imagine cinema should entertain, encourage, and connect with audiences. It should never make anyone feel uncomfortable or disrespected. We now have heard the feedback regarding certain scenes in Peddi and have taken it seriously.<\/p>\n I actually have all the time had immense respect for\u2026<\/p>\n\n