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Amid the backlash over Janhvi Kapoor's role in Peddi, actress Ashika Ranganath came out in her support, urging people to blame the system and not the actor.

The makers of Peddi faced criticism for objectifying the female lead, Janhvi Kapoor, and blurring the lines between romance and consent

Alleged leaked chats circulated by Janhvi Kapoor's fan clubs suggest that the actor had raised concerns about camera angles and the portrayal of her character in Peddi long before the film came under public scrutiny.

On Saturday, director Buchi Babu Sana acknowledged the criticism directed at certain portions of Peddi and apologised to viewers who felt uncomfortable.

Buchi Babu Sana has apologised following criticism over Janhvi Kapoor's portrayal in Peddi and promised changes to certain scenes after audience backlash.

The morning-after post-mortem of a Tollywood blockbuster usually follows a predictable script: box-office percentages, theatre counts, and "mass" moments. Yet, less than twenty-four hours after the Ram Charan-starrer Peddi hit screens, public conversation has shifted away from collections toward the treatment of its female lead.

Filmmaker Buchi Babu Sana on Saturday issued a public apology after criticism over the portrayal of Janhvi Kapoor's character in his recently released film Pedd

As a filmmaker, I believe cinema should entertain, inspire, and connect with audiences. It should never make anyone feel uncomfortable or disrespected.

Peddi director Buchi Babu Sana said that all women deserve to be represented with dignity.

Peddi Day 2 Collection Worldwide: Buchi Babu Sana's film starring Ram Charan and Janhvi Kapoor has garnered attention from fans worldwide upon its release, collecting over Rs 150 crore at the box office in just two days.