The director of Peddi, Buchi Babu Sana, has spoken out about the controversy surrounding the film's portrayal of Janhvi Kapoor's character, Achiyyamma.
While the film has been a box office success, audiences have raised concerns about the way Achiyyamma is written and the romance between her and Ram Charan's character, Peddi.
In an interview, Buchi Babu Sana admitted that he did not anticipate the strong negative reaction to the film's central romantic track.
He explained that the creative team's original vision for the relationship was different from the way it was perceived by audiences, and promised to handle the dynamics with more sensitivity in the future.
The controversy surrounding Peddi's romance track centers around the way Janhvi Kapoor's character is introduced and treated throughout the film.
Achiyyamma is initially reduced to a silhouette, and her boundaries are disregarded by Ram's character, Peddi, who forces a kiss upon her without her consent.
The film, which explores themes of identity, ambition, and community pride, has been met with a wave of online debate, with audiences questioning the portrayal of the female lead.
