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Buchi Babu Sana revises Peddi after hypersexualisation backlash, adds new Janhvi Kapoor scenes in June 17 re-release

Buchi Babu Sana revises Peddi after hypersexualisation backlash, adds new Janhvi Kapoor scenes in June 17 re-release

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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. Peddi backlash leads to major edit: new Janhvi Kapoor scenes added in extended theatrical version. What the director announced 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. “We have already edited it,” the director told reporters. “They will be added from this Wednesday. We have added a total of three scenes. There will be scenes related to the heroine and also one scene for …

Peddi lyricist says he did not like Buchi Babu Sana apologising over objectification of Janhvi Kapoor’s role

Peddi lyricist says he did not like Buchi Babu Sana apologising over objectification of Janhvi Kapoor’s role

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Director Buchi Babu Sana‘s sports action drama Peddi came under intense scrutiny over the portrayal of Janhvi Kapoor‘s character, Achiyyamma. Many questioned the hypersexualisation of its female lead and zooming in on her body parts, even as the male lead describes her face’s beauty. Director Buchi Babu Sana released a statement addressing the controversy and apologised. Janhvi Kapoor in a still from Peddi. What the lyricist said On Sunday, the makers addressed the media at a success meet of the film. During the interaction, when Buchi Babu Sana was asked about the decision to apologise, lyricist Anantha Sriram openly added that he did not like how the director apologised. He said in Telugu, “A character behaves the same way… that is the director’s imagination. It is a character created with that imagination. Here, the one who can speak English is great. The way of thinking of PhDs and graduates is the right one.. is increasing.. Those who are vocal on social media, those who are trolling by throwing out words they speak, are being influenced …

Buchi Babu Sana admits Peddi trailer was ‘too much’, backfired: ‘We can’t afford such things with big movies’

Buchi Babu Sana admits Peddi trailer was ‘too much’, backfired: ‘We can’t afford such things with big movies’

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The road to theatres for the Ram Charan-starrer Peddi was incredibly rocky. Long before the movie even hit the big screen, it was already fighting an uphill battle against intense online negativity, scepticism, and harsh criticism. Now, director Buchi Babu Sana has candidly admitted that the film’s trailer was a misstep that disappointed audiences before opening day. Ram Charan plays a cricket player in Buchi Babu Sana’s film. Speaking in a post-release interview for the producers Mythri Movie Makers, the filmmaker acknowledged that the trailer, which dropped on June 4, failed to capture the story’s true essence, leaving fans more confused than excited. Buchi Babu admits the trailer did more harm than good Looking back at how audiences reacted to the trailer, the director admitted to actor Jagapathi Babu that the team had made a major mistake during editing. He explained, “We just can’t afford such things with big movies. In the trailer, too many things were packed into one scene; it was just too much.” Jagapathi Babu, who was right there during the discussion, …

Director Buchi Babu Sana admits Peddi trailer cut was a mistake: ‘It was just too much’ | Telugu News

Director Buchi Babu Sana admits Peddi trailer cut was a mistake: ‘It was just too much’ | Telugu News

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4 min readHyderabadJun 12, 2026 05:07 PM IST Director Buchi Babu Sana has admitted that the trailer for the Ram Charan-starrer Peddi, released on June 4, was poorly cut and damaged the film’s prospects before a single ticket was sold. In a post-release interview, he said as too much was packed into one scene, it did not represent the film accurately, and it gave early detractors the ammunition they needed. In the interview, Jagapathi Babu sat across Buchi Babu and described what the days leading up to and after the release felt like from the inside. “There was so much negativity. Even the people who wanted it guaranteed it wouldn’t happen. I was disappointed. I thought it wouldn’t meet my expectations at the start,” he said. Talking about the trailer cut, the director said, “In the trailer, too many things were packed into one scene, it was just too much. We just can’t afford such things with big movies.” Also Read: Peddi Box Office Collection Day 8 Live Updates Buchi Babu Sana also credited individual …

Peddi director Buchi Babu Sana admits ‘a few shots from Janhvi Kapoor’s track turned misleading’, confirms removing them

Peddi director Buchi Babu Sana admits ‘a few shots from Janhvi Kapoor’s track turned misleading’, confirms removing them

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The makers of Ram Charan‘s sports action drama Peddi have been facing criticism over the alleged hypersexualisation of Janhvi Kapoor‘s character in the film. Following the backlash, director Buchi Babu Sana issued an apology and has now revealed that some of the controversial scenes have been removed from the film. Buchi Babu Sana says controversial Janhvi Kapoor scenes from Peddi removed. Buchi Babu Sana confirms removing Janhvi Kapoor’s controversial scenes from Peddi In an interview with Screen, Buchi Babu Sana addressed the criticism surrounding Janhvi Kapoor’s character, Achiyyamma, and her romantic track with Ram Charan’s Peddi. Sharing his perspective, the filmmaker said, “In my opinion, a lot of people misread Janhvi Kapoor’s track as unnecessary in an otherwise good story.” He further elaborated on the intent behind the scenes that drew criticism and admitted that some of them may have conveyed the wrong message. “In this film, I went a little radical, because Peddi comes from a remote place, somewhere far away from the hills. I wanted to show the rawness and later correct it …

Amid backlash, Ram Charan watches Peddi with Buchi Babu Sana in theatre, internet questions his accountability

Amid backlash, Ram Charan watches Peddi with Buchi Babu Sana in theatre, internet questions his accountability

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Ever since Peddi released in theatres, the Ram Charan and Janhvi Kapoor starrer has found itself at the centre of a heated debate over its portrayal of women, with several viewers calling out the film for the hypersexualisation of its female lead. Amid the ongoing backlash, Ram Charan recently watched the film with director Buchi Babu Sana, a move that has further fuelled online discussions. Peddi has been doing well at the box office, despite the backlash. While the actor’s gesture was seen by some as a show of support for the film, a section of social media users criticised the outing, arguing that it overlooked the concerns being raised about the film’s depiction of women. Ram Charan watches Peddi in theatre On Sunday, Ram paid a surprise visit to Hyderabad‘s Prasads Multiplex, where he joined fans and moviegoers to watch Peddi. Having largely stayed away from public appearances since the film’s release, Ram finally stepped out on Sunday to witness the audience’s response firsthand. The actor joined a houseful screening at the multiplex, soaking …

Janhvi Kapoor called Buchi Babu Sana India’s ‘most rowdy director’ before Peddi backlash | Telugu News

Janhvi Kapoor called Buchi Babu Sana India’s ‘most rowdy director’ before Peddi backlash | Telugu News

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3 min readHyderabadJun 7, 2026 01:11 PM IST Before Peddi released, before the backlash began, before director Buchi Babu Sana issued a public apology on X, actor Janhvi Kapoor Janhvi Kapoor made a remark at a promotional event for the film. A clip of that speech is now going viral, with her comments being viewed in a very different light. “When you review the film, whatever I have done, please attribute it to him,” Janhvi told media during the film’s promotions, pointing to Buchi Babu Sana. She went further. “He used to give me very out of the box directions. He would tell me what to do with the jeep, what to do with my skirt, how to speak. The manner and attitude of this character is very extraordinaryly different.” Janhvi Kapoor described Buchi Babu Sana, who built his reputation with the National Award-winning Uppena in 2021 and is known for his quiet, unassuming presence in public, with a phrase that landed as a punchline during the promotions. “He looks like he is innocent but …

Peddi’s director Buchi Babu Sana apologises for objectifying Janhvi Kapoor in Peddi; announces changes are being made

Peddi’s director Buchi Babu Sana apologises for objectifying Janhvi Kapoor in Peddi; announces changes are being made

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Janhvi Kapoor’s role in Peddi has not left viewers polarised- the criticism over the sexualisation has been uniform across the board. The excessive shots and close-ups of her body, and even the fact that the hero Peddi (played by Ram Charan) kisses her without any consent, all this has come under the scanner. And now, the makers have taken notice. Janhvi Kapoor in a still from Peddi. Buchi Babu Sana, Peddi’s director, has issued a statement today on X, announcing that changes will be made to the film running in cinemas. He apologised as well. “As a filmmaker, I believe cinema should entertain, inspire, and connect with audiences. It should never make anyone feel uncomfortable or disrespected. We have heard the feedback regarding certain scenes in Peddi and have taken it seriously. I have always had immense respect for women, both on and off screen, and it was never our intention to objectify or disrespect any female character. If any part of the film has been perceived that way, we respect those sentiments, understand the …

Peddi director Buchi Babu Sana on Janhvi Kapoor’s hypersexualization: ‘Had not anticipated such a negative reaction’

Peddi director Buchi Babu Sana on Janhvi Kapoor’s hypersexualization: ‘Had not anticipated such a negative reaction’

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The box office momentum for Ram Charan’s highly anticipated sports drama, Peddi, is being met with an equally intense wave of online debate. While the film is drawing massive crowds, public discourse has largely shifted toward how its female lead is written, with audiences raising sharp questions about the portrayal of Janhvi Kapoor’s character, Achiyyamma. In response to the mounting criticism, director Buchi Babu Sana has stepped forward to address the pushback. He candidly admitted that he never anticipated moviegoers would take such strong issue with the film’s central romantic track. Buchi Babu Sana admits he didn’t expect criticism over Janhvi Kapoor’s character in Peddi. (Also Read: Peddi: Hero assaults heroine but Buchi Babu Sana insists on calling it ‘romance’ in Ram Charan-Janhvi Kapoor film) Director reacts to audience criticism Speaking to SCREEN, the filmmaker admitted that the heavy criticism directed at the portrayal of Janhvi Kapoor’s character and the romance between Achiyyamma and Peddi, played by Ram Charan, caught him completely off guard. “I had not anticipated that the scenes would be perceived so …

Peddi director Buchi Babu addresses intense backlash over Janhvi Kapoor scenes | Telugu News

Peddi director Buchi Babu addresses intense backlash over Janhvi Kapoor scenes | Telugu News

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3 min readHyderabadJun 5, 2026 06:01 PM IST Peddi director Buchi Babu Sana has admitted that certain portions of the film did not work as intended, noting he was caught off guard by the intense backlash over the portrayal of Janhvi Kapoor’s character. In an interaction with SCREEN, Buchi said, “I had not anticipated that the scenes would be perceived so negatively by audiences.” The director added that the experience would change how he approaches female characters going forward. “The idea was to showcase a playful romance story between Ram Charan and Janhvi Kapoor. However, we’ll be more careful and make better representations.” What Peddi did and why it drew backlash To understand why this acknowledgment matters, it helps to understand exactly what audiences objected to. Peddi is a sports drama set in the Vizianagaram district of Andhra Pradesh, built around a story about nameless villages and the fight for identity and recognition. Ram Charan plays Peddi, a cricketer-for-hire from one of these unnamed settlements, whose journey forms the emotional core of the film. The …