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Producer alleges decisions were taken without his knowledge amid backlash

Producer alleges decisions were taken without his knowledge amid backlash

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Days before the release of Buchi Babu Sana’s Peddi on June 4, the exhibitors and producers in Tollywood were quarrelling over the revenue model of films. While the Telangana Exhibitors Association stood firm on percentage-sharing for all future releases, the Telugu Film Chamber of Commerce (TFCC) wanted more time. Now, two weeks after the release of the Ram Charan-starrer, as it grosses over Rs 300 crore worldwide, producer Venkata Satish Kilaru of Vriddhi Cinemas claims that decisions about the film were made without his knowledge,  Telugu Film Chamber of Commerce’s letter to Peddi producer leaked A letter from TFCC, dated May 27, that has been leaked online, claimed that the body informed Venkata that a meeting between producers, distributors and exhibitors was held on May 15. In the meeting, it was allegedly decided on a percentage sharing system. Consequently, a sub-committee was formed with 21 members who discussed and approved some decisions regarding Peddi on May 26. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong …

‘Is this necessary?’: Chiranjeevi questioned Ram Charan’s extreme diet, workouts for Peddi | Telugu News

‘Is this necessary?’: Chiranjeevi questioned Ram Charan’s extreme diet, workouts for Peddi | Telugu News

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3 min readNew DelhiJun 15, 2026 07:38 PM IST When Peddi released on June 4, it made headlines for several reasons. While the portrayal of Janhvi Kapoor’s character and her objectification by Ram Charan’s character drew criticism, audiences were equally intrigued by Ram Charan’s multiple physical transformations for the film, in which he played an athlete, a wrestler, and a cricketer. Now, with the film crossing Rs 300 crore worldwide, Chiranjeevi has opened up about the extraordinary effort his son put into bringing the character to life. ‘Is it even necessary?’ Speaking to director Buchi Babu Sana on the Vriddhi Films YouTube channel, Chiranjeevi recalled witnessing Ram Charan’s relentless dedication firsthand. “I used to see how hard Charan worked every day at home. He would wake up around 5 a.m., work out, and be on your set by 9 am. Then he would return home at 9 pm., sit down for some soup, and head straight back to the gym,” he said. Chiranjeevi further revealed that the actor followed a strict vegetarian diet for nearly …

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 …

Pranit More’s Bigg Boss friend Malti Chahar slams Rs 370 biryani remark: ‘Disheartening’ | Bollywood News

Pranit More’s Bigg Boss friend Malti Chahar slams Rs 370 biryani remark: ‘Disheartening’ | Bollywood News

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Comedian Pranit More has been facing a backlash ever since an objectionable clip from his stand-up show went viral where an audience member implied that he was owed more than a woman’s time after he treated her to a biryani worth Rs 370. Pranit was seen laughing at the comments, and later apologised for his reaction. He has now deactivated his Instagram account. His reaction came amid strong criticism from content creators, netizens and celebs. Among them was his Bigg Boss 19 friend Malti Chahar, who was once linked with him. Taking to her X handle on Wednesday, she expressed her anger over the Rs 370 biryani comment, and even mentioned Ram Charan’s Peddi in her tweet. Buchi Babu Sana’s film is facing backlash from a section of viewers over the hypersexualisation of the female lead, played by Janhvi Kapoor. ‘Rs 370 biryani and Peddi reveal why women hesitant about marriage’ “₹370 biryani and Peddi… make you realize why many women are hesitant about marriage, why we value our independence, and why we choose to split the …

Kangana Ranaut reacts to women being objectified in films

Kangana Ranaut reacts to women being objectified in films

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Actress and BJP MP Kangana Ranaut recently opened up about the ongoing discussion surrounding the portrayal of women in films amid the debate surrounding Janhvi Kapoor’s Peddi controversy, where she was objectified in the film, facing massive backlash from audiences over her portrayal in it. Kangana Ranaut on the objectification of women During an interview with PTI, Kangana responded to the question, saying, “By and large, as per my experience it has always been that when I agree to do a film, there are so many various perspectives… you can bring light to that and say, ‘Thoda sa aisa bhi sound kar raha hain yeh’. They may not want to objectify or something but aise toh koi bhi filmein nahi banana chah raha hain ki aao inko objectify kare (An actor can speak up and point out when it is sounding different. No one would want to make films with the intention to objectify them).” Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their …

When Jaya Bachchan resisted oversexualisation of her character

When Jaya Bachchan resisted oversexualisation of her character

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Amid the ongoing controversy surrounding Janhvi Kapoor’s portrayal in Peddi, Jaya Bachchan has now reacted to the oversexualisation of women in cinema. The veteran actress also opened up about an incident when she resisted to her sexualised portrayal in a scene Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Asha Parekh rejected a revealing costume by asking a director about his own daughter | Bollywood News

Asha Parekh rejected a revealing costume by asking a director about his own daughter | Bollywood News

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3 min readNew DelhiJun 8, 2026 03:07 PM IST At a time when Telugu film Peddi is making headlines over criticism that it objectifies Janhvi Kapoor’s character through repeated close-up shots and suggestive framing, several veteran actresses have reflected on an era when glamour and sensuality did not rely on excessive skin show. In a recent interview, veteran actresses Asha Parekh and Jaya Bachchan expressed their disappointment with the increasing objectification of women on screen. Asha told Deccan Chronicle, “I remember once a director asked me to wear a revealing costume for a dance number. I looked him in the eye and asked, ‘Would you be happy if your daughter wore this costume?’ The dress was quietly dropped. The heroines today are so beautiful, they don’t need to objectify themselves. Look at how aesthetically Sanjay Leela Bhansali presents his heroines. They look so beautiful in his films. The same heroines are used differently, exploitatively, by other directors.” Jaya Bachchan also spoke about maintaining boundaries throughout her career. “Nobody ever dared to cross the line with …

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 …

Janhvi Kapoor’s makeup artist agrees actor objected to controversial shots in Peddi: ‘She drew a professional line’

Janhvi Kapoor’s makeup artist agrees actor objected to controversial shots in Peddi: ‘She drew a professional line’

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Filmmaker Buchi Babu Sana‘s sports action drama, Peddi, released in theatres on June 4. The film has faced criticism from a section of viewers over the hypersexualisation of Janhvi Kapoor‘s character. Amid the controversy, Janhvi’s make-up artist has come out in support of the actor, sharing a post that claimed she had objected to certain shots in the film. Janhvi Kapoor’s make-up artist defends her amid Peddi criticism. Janhvi Kapoor’s make-up artist defends her amid Peddi criticism Amid the ongoing criticism surrounding the portrayal of Janhvi’s character in Peddi, her make-up artist, Savleen Kaur Manchanda, has appeared to lend support to the actor. Taking to Instagram stories on Saturday, Savleen shared a slide from a post claiming that Janhvi had objected to certain shots in the film during post-production. The post read, “It is easy to blame an actress for the roles she takes, but the actual timeline tells a different story. Reports show that Janhvi Kapoor explicitly questioned these shots during post-production, a boundary that perfectly mirrors her recent public stance against the industry’s …

‘Decided to make changes to the concerned portions’

‘Decided to make changes to the concerned portions’

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4 min readNew DelhiJun 6, 2026 10:38 AM IST Following intense backlash over the portrayal of Janhvi Kapoor’s character in Peddi, director Buchi Babu Sana has announced that changes will be made to the controversial portions of the film. After weeks of promotions positioning Peddi as a “rooted Indian story,” the film finally hit theatres on June 4. However, instead of being celebrated for its storytelling, the Ram Charan-starrer quickly found itself at the centre of controversy. A section of viewers criticised the film for allegedly objectifying women through its camera work, dialogues, and romantic scenes involving Janhvi Kapoor’s character. ‘Will make changes to the concerned portions’ Responding to the criticism, Buchi Babu Sana took to X on Saturday, May 6 and issued a statement. He wrote, “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 …