Peddi Director Buchi Babu Sana REMOVES Janhvi Kapoor's Controversial Scenes, Admits They Were 'Misleading'

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controversy surrounding Janhvi Kapoor’s character Achiyyamma in Peddi has been grabbing a lot of attention. In a new interview, director Buchi Babu Sana has now confirmed that the scenes he had earlier promised to edit have now been removed from the film. Following criticism from a section of the audience, the filmmaker had publicly apologised and announced corrective measures shortly after the film’s release. Speaking about the issue again, Buchi Babu admitted that a few shots turned “misleading” and did not convey his intended message. He reiterated that the team has since removed those scenes from the theatrical version of Peddi.

Peddi's controversial scenes removed

Addressing the criticism surrounding Janhvi Kapoor’s character in Peddi, Buchi Babu Sana told SCREEN that many viewers misunderstood the intent behind the track. “In my opinion, a lot of people misread Janhvi Kapoor’s track as unnecessary in an otherwise good story,” he said. Explaining his creative choice, the director noted that he wanted to portray the protagonist’s raw and flawed mindset shaped by his upbringing, adding that the character believes he must marry the woman he loves. However, Buchi Babu acknowledged that the execution did not fully land as intended. “In this process, a few shots turned misleading. We have taken corrective measures to remove them, and we have removed them,” he confirmed.

What was Janhvi Kapoor's controversial scenes in Peddi?

Janhvi Kapoor’s portrayal of Achiyyamma in Peddi drew criticism from a section of viewers and women’s rights groups, who argued that the character was presented through an overly male-centric lens. A significant part of the controversy revolved around her introduction segment, certain romantic moments, and dialogues that critics felt undermined her autonomy and personal boundaries. The cinematography also came under scrutiny, with some viewers pointing out that several shots emphasized Achiyyamma’s physical appearance before establishing her role in the story. These concerns sparked widespread discussion online, eventually prompting the makers to revisit and remove some of the contested scenes from the film.

Speaking about the plot, Peddi is a rural sports drama set in the late 1980s that follows a daily wage labourer, played by Ram Charan, who rises as an unlikely cricket hero. Set in a neglected tribal village near Vizianagaram, the film explores the community’s struggle for identity, recognition, and basic rights. While Appalasuri (Jagapathi Babu) fights for government attention, Peddi rallies the villagers through sports, turning cricket into a symbol of resistance and hope in their quest for dignity.