The Ram Charan-starrer 'Peddi', directed by Buchi Babu Sana, has been generating significant buzz online, particularly regarding Janhvi Kapoor's portrayal of Achiyamma. Many viewers have expressed that the female lead did not receive the same importance as the male protagonist, with several scenes reducing her role to mere visual appeal rather than contributing to meaningful storytelling.
Janhvi Kapoor's Social Media Activity
A social media page named Recommendation Community shared a detailed post discussing the recently released Telugu film. The post was titled, 'Peddi: the most expensive disrespect ever paid to a leading woman in Indian cinema.' It argued that while the film addresses larger social issues, Achiyamma was not given the same depth or significance within the narrative.
Interestingly, many internet users noticed that Janhvi Kapoor had liked the post on Instagram. However, the like has since been removed by the actress, sparking speculation about her stance on the criticism.
What Does the Post State?
In detail, one section of the post claims that Janhvi Kapoor reportedly questioned certain scenes during post-production. It also mentioned that she raised concerns about specific shots, but they were allegedly retained in the final cut. However, there has been no official statement from Janhvi or the filmmakers regarding these claims. Several social media users pointed out her like and began discussing whether she agreed with the criticism.
Fans Debate Peddi and Achiyamma's Love Story
The love story between Peddi and Achiyamma has also faced criticism. In the film, Peddi openly states that he wants to touch Achiyamma without her permission because he believes she would never agree to love him. Later, during a power cut, he kisses her without consent, drawing backlash from audiences.
'Peddi' Opening Box Office Numbers
Despite the controversy, the film had a massive opening at the box office, collecting a net of Rs 51 crore across 12,412 shows on its first day. The film's total worldwide gross collection stands at Rs 112.49 crore.
