Peddi: Janhvi Kapoor Mentions Sreeleela, Says Having A Mother On Set Makes A Difference In Leaked Chats

Peddi Janhvi Kapoor Scenes: Janhvi Kapoor may have raised concerns about her portrayal in Peddi long before the film landed in controversy over objectionable scenes, if a series of alleged private chats now going viral on the internet online are authentic.
The screenshots, shared by fan accounts and not independently verified, seem to show the actor objecting to certain camera angles during filming and expressing frustration over repeated attempts to explain her concerns on set.
The alleged messages surfaced just a day after director Buchi Babu Sana apologised for criticism surrounding Peddi’s portrayal of women, sparking fresh debate that has dominated conversation around the film in recent days.

One screenshot, reportedly from October last

year, seems to show Janhvi drawing a clear line over how she wanted scenes to be filmed. “I told him no b**b and waist shots (sic),” the message reads. Another exchange involved co-star Ram Charan. In the alleged conversation, Janhvi wrote, “And Ram sir is so sweet. He also yelled at him and said, ‘You will not take such angles of her ever again.’ So he got upset (sic).” In one message, she reportedly told a fan, “You have no idea what I’ve been dealing with. Trying to make them understand (sic).” The conversation also touched on trust and creative control. Reacting to concerns about body doubles, Janhvi allegedly wrote, “Ya I’ve said this but you know how it is here. They’ll say close up and put camera on your cleavage. U can’t trust anything (sic).” One of the most discussed screenshots shows what seems to be a moment of exhaustion. “No more film. We are done,” the actor allegedly wrote. The timing of the leak has intensified attention around Peddi, which has been facing criticism from a section of viewers over the portrayal of Janhvi Kapoor’s scenes and character, Achiyyamma. Several audience members have argued that the film focuses more on her physical appearance than her character arc, while others have questioned scenes involving consent and agency.

Screenshots from a conversation between #JanhviKapoor and @janhvi_kapoor_slays. According to Janhvi, she expressed discomfort over certain camera angles and had to ask for those shots to be removed multiple times. Boundaries deserve respect! pic.twitter.com/u0XiJITrXT

— Rehma Khan☆ (@lifelinejanhvi) June 6, 2026

In another message, Janhvi suggested that having a parent on set can make a difference. Referring to actor Sreeleela, she allegedly wrote that the actor’s mother is often present during shoots. She then added that if her father, producer Boney Kapoor, were to visit the set, people would simply “pack up”. Janhvi lost her mother, legendary actor Sridevi, in February 2018.

The growing backlash recently prompted Buchi Babu Sana to issue a public statement. “As a filmmaker, I believe cinema should entertain, inspire, and connect with audiences. It should never make anyone feel uncomfortable or disrespected,” he wrote on X.

For now, neither Janhvi Kapoor nor her team has commented on the screenshots. News18 could not independently verify the authenticity of the messages.