Following heavy criticism over its portrayal of Janhvi Kapoor's character, the makers of the sports drama Peddi have announced a major update. Director Buchi Babu Sana confirmed that an extended version of the film will hit theatres on June 17.
This new cut will reintroduce three specific scenes that were previously left out, a move directly prompted by public backlash regarding how her character, Achiyyamma, was written and presented.
The decision follows weeks of intense online debate. Many viewers criticized several of her scenes, calling them objectifying, unnecessary, and detrimental to the film.
At a success meet on Sunday, June 14, director Buchi Babu Sana confirmed that the team has already reworked the film's cut to restore deleted scenes.
The new version aims to add more emotional depth to Janhvi Kapoor’s character.
Along with Janhvi Kapoor's new moments, an additional scene featuring veteran actor Jagapathi Babu will also be put back into the film.
Peddi released on June 4, 2026, the film opened strongly at the box office, earning around Rs. 51 crore on day one.
However, audiences pointed to the introduction of Achiyyamma, where the camera lingers on her body before revealing her face.
Director Buchi Babu Sana issued a public apology to address the backlash.
The film Peddi continues to perform strongly at the global box office, reportedly crossing ₹307 crore worldwide.
