The controversy surrounding the portrayal of women in films has once again come into focus following the backlash against Peddi for allegedly hypersexualising Janhvi Kapoor‘s character. Amid the debate, actor Nithya Menen weighed in on the issue, arguing that objectification of women is not unique to South Indian cinema but reflects a wider trend across the film industry. Nithya Menen talked about objectification of women in film industry. Nithya Menen on objectification of women in films In an interview with Variety India, Nithya said that the objectification of women in films is ‘not limited to South cinema’ but is a ‘trend’ across the entertainment industry. She further stated that the root of the issue lies in the “hyper-commercialisation” of cinema. She added, “Whatever works commercially and titillates the audience is often indulged in for mass success. Is it too much? Absolutely. I wonder if actors should actually have better boundaries and the person who’s performing the scene should be able to put their foot down and say they are not okay with being objectified.” The …