Peddi director reacts to criticism over Janhvi’s portrayal

Director Buchi Babu Sana has addressed the criticism surrounding the portrayal of Janhvi Kapoor’s character in Peddi, admitting that he was surprised by the negative response and had not anticipated that certain scenes would be viewed as problematic by audiences. While many viewers praised the film’s themes and its second half, the romance track in the first half became a major talking point online.