Dimple Hayathi and Ashika have spoken out in defense of Janhvi Kapoor amid growing criticism of her portrayal in *Peddi*, urging critics to focus on systemic issues instead.
The film is out in cinemas
Jun 07, 2026
12:46 pm
What's the storyThe controversy over Janhvi Kapoor's role in Peddi has been raging since the film's release on Thursday.
Now, actors Dimple Hayathi and Ashika Ranganath, who work in the South film industry, have weighed in on the issue.
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