Buchi Babu Clarifies Janhvi Kapoor's Portrayal in Ram Charan's Peddi

Ram Charan’s latest sports drama, Peddi, has been making waves at the box office with its impressive opening and is drawing particular attention for its lead pair. While Charan’s transformation and dedication have garnered applause, Janhvi Kapoor’s role has sparked a flurry of criticism and trolling on social media.

Director Buchi Babu Sana, known for his previous successful ventures, addressed this backlash in a recent interview. He clarified that there was never any intention to present Janhvi Kapoor in a controversial manner. "I wanted her to fit well in the role of a romantic lead for a commercial film. Her character was written considering the film’s backdrop in a village. We had no intentions to trigger any controversies," Buchi Babu explained.

Janhvi Kapoor herself weighed in on the topic, emphasizing that filmmakers are mindful of how they present their heroines and do take viewers’ preferences into account. The film, produced on a grand scale by Venkata Satish Kilaru, pairs Ram Charan and Janhvi Kapoor in a story set against a rural sports backdrop, which has contributed to both its appeal and debates online.

With Peddi continuing its theatrical run and riding on positive word of mouth for its commercial elements, all eyes are now on how the film will sustain its momentum in the coming weeks.