09 June,2026 01:06 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
L-Allu Arjun; R- Still from Peddi
Actor Allu Arjun has watched the much-talked-about Telugu sports drama, Peddi. The actor took to his social media handle to share his thoughts on the film directed by Buchi Babu Sana. The film stars Ram Charan and Janhvi Kapoor in the lead and has been the talk of the town since its theatrical release on June 4.
The superstar took to his X account and wrote a long note praising the makers of the film. He also lauded Ram Charan's performance and shared love for Janhvi Kapoor amid backlash towards her character.
"Watched Peddi last night. Mind-blowing performance by my dear AlwaysRamCharan," he wrote.
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He further wrote, "A Gritty, raw performance, extraordinary body transformation, and graceful dance moves. He absolutely aced it in every aspect. Genuinely very proud of my brother. Truly deserves every bit of the applause.Striking performance by IamJagguBhaigaru and all the other artists. Love to the leading lady, JanhviKapoor. Compliments to all the technicians and producers.
The actor also wrote, "My warm regards to the captain of the ship, BuchiBabuSanagaru, for elevating everyone and putting Charan garu on a high pedestal. Congratulations to the entire team of Peddi!".
Director Buchi Babu Sana has responded to the criticism surrounding the portrayal of Janhvi Kapoor's character in Peddi, acknowledging audience concerns and promising changes to the film. The filmmaker issued an apology after several viewers and critics accused the movie of objectifying Janhvi's character, Achiyyamma, particularly during the film's romantic track.
Addressing the criticism directly, Buchi Babu assured fans that the team would take corrective measures. "We'll be more careful and make better representations," he said, adding that the feedback has encouraged him to rethink how female characters are written and presented in future projects.
He also promised to make modifications to the problematic scenes at the earliest.
The controversy erupted soon after Peddi hit theatres, with social media users calling out several scenes involving Achiyyamma. Many viewers felt that the character lacked depth and was often reduced to visual appeal rather than being given a meaningful role within the narrative. Critics also questioned aspects of the romance track, arguing that some moments appeared to blur the lines of consent and agency.
