Peddi OTT Release Verdict: Ram Charan, Janhvi Kapoor Fans Relieved As Makers Remove Kiss, Other Objectionable Scenes

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a successful theatrical run, Peddi has finally made its much-awaited OTT debut. The Ram Charan-starrer rural sports drama is now available on Netflix, allowing audiences worldwide to watch the film from their homes. Directed by Buchi Babu Sana, Peddi received appreciation from moviegoers for its emotional storytelling, action-packed sports sequences, and performances. The film emerged as South Indian cinema’s biggest blockbusters of the year before arriving on digital platforms. The OTT premiere began on July 9, with the film available in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam. Fans who missed Peddi in theatres have now turned to Netflix to watch the film and share their reactions online.

Peddi OTT Release: Fans React After Makers Remove Controversial Scene

Following its OTT release, Peddi has received mixed reactions from viewers. While some fans praised Ram Charan’s performance, emotional moments, rural setting, and sports sequences, others criticised the film’s writing and commercial treatment.One viewer described Peddi as a powerful rural sports drama that blends emotions, action, and a strong village backdrop. The fan praised Ram Charan’s transformation, screen presence, and performance, while also appreciating Buchi Babu Sana’s direction, Rathnavelu’s cinematography, and AR Rahman’s background score. However, the same person felt that the film followed a familiar sports drama template and had predictable portions in the second half.

One X user described as a weak screenplay. He also expressed disappointment with Janhvi Kapoor’s character, the execution, and felt that only the Appala Suri character and the Gusthi episode worked well. A fan questioned the way Janhvi Kapoor’s character was written, arguing that the film appeared to present certain actions by the hero as romantic while portraying similar actions by a villain as wrong.

Another X user expressed surprise after noticing changes to Janhvi Kapoor’s scenes on Netflix, questioning whether the OTT version was a censored version of the film.

Several fans also reacted to the changes made to certain scenes involving Janhvi Kapoor’s character after the film’s theatrical release. Some users thanked Netflix and the makers for editing the controversial portions, while others questioned why such scenes were included in the original version.

Discussions on Reddit also saw users describing the film as over-commercialised, with several fans saying Ram Charan deserved better treatment.

Janhvi Kapoor’s Scenes Sparked Backlash

Before its OTT release, Janhvi Kapoor’s portrayal in Peddi had faced criticism over the presentation of her character Achiyyamma. Some viewers and critics accused the makers of using camera angles and objectifying visuals, arguing that certain scenes shifted focus away from the character.

A romantic sequence involving Ram Charan’s character kissing Janhvi Kapoor’s character without consent during a power outage also triggered debate among audiences, with many questioning its portrayal.Amid the backlash, director Buchi Babu Sana issued an apology on X (formerly Twitter). He acknowledged that some visuals had been interpreted differently and mentioned that the film should not make women feel uncomfortable or disrespected.