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Directed by Buchi Babu Sana, the sports drama also stars Janhvi Kapoor, Jagapathi Babu, Shiva Rajkumar and Boman Irani

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Singer Sumangaly Ariyanayagam has now spoken out in support of Janhvi Kapoor, criticising the Peddi makers for the way her character has been portrayed. | Bollywood

The backlash has largely centred on the writing of Janhvi Kapoor's character rather than the film's direction or overall storytelling

Peddi worldwide box office collection day 1: Ram Charan and Janhvi Kapoor emerges as one of the highest openers of 2026.

The internet is calling out Peddi for how the film has portrayed Janhvi Kapoor in an overly sexualised manner.

While audiences have largely praised Ram Charan's performance in Peddi, many have also expressed disappointment over the portrayal of Janhvi Kapoor's character, Achiyamma.

Ram Charan starrer 'Peddi' directed by Buchi Babu Sana has been receiving heat on the internet, especially regarding Janhvi Kapoor's portrayal as Achiyamma. Many viewers on the internet shared that the female lead did not receive the same importance as the male protagonist and that several scenes just reduced her role to visual appeal rather than meaningful storytelling.

While fans some called out Peddi makers for how they treated Janhvi; others questioned why an actress in her position would take on such a role in the first place.