Allu Arjun Praises Peddi as Janhvi Kapoor Controversy Grows

Ram Charan’s latest sports drama Peddi has been making waves at the box office, but not without controversy. While the film continues to draw strong crowds, certain scenes involving Janhvi Kapoor’s character Achiyyamma have ignited a heated debate online, prompting the director to take corrective action.

Allu Arjun Shows His Support

Actor Allu Arjun became one of the first celebrities to publicly applaud the film, taking to X to praise his cousin’s performance. He highlighted Ram Charan’s gritty screen presence, remarkable physical transformation, and graceful dance moves, adding warm words for Janhvi Kapoor, Jagapathi Babu, and director Buchi Babu Sana. His post was widely appreciated by fans, who noted it was the first major celebrity endorsement of the film.

Director Responds to Backlash Over Problematic Scenes

The controversy centres on scenes where the male lead repeatedly disregards Janhvi Kapoor’s character’s personal boundaries, with critics arguing the film romanticises non-consensual behaviour. Director Buchi Babu Sana acknowledged that certain shots became misleading and confirmed they have since been removed. He explained that the character’s behaviour was meant to reflect his remote upbringing, with a redemptive arc intended by the film’s end.

Actor Jagapathi Babu also stepped forward in defence of Janhvi Kapoor, urging audiences not to target actors for directorial decisions. He stressed that performers follow a director’s creative vision and called on viewers to critique the film rather than harass individuals involved in its making.