The controversy surrounding Buchi Babu Sana's sports action drama 'Peddi' continues to gather momentum, with criticism mounting over the portrayal of Janhvi Kapoor's character, Achiyyamma. Several viewers have taken issue with what they describe as the excessive sexualisation of the female lead, pointing to scenes that repeatedly focus on her body while the male protagonist speaks about her beauty.

The director explained that the creative team's original vision for the relationship was drastically different from the troubling way it translated on screen.

Buchi Babu Sana acknowledged audience criticism of Janhvi Kapoor's portrayal, admitting missteps and vowing to improve female character representation in future projects.