Janhvi Kapoor's portrayal in the recently released film Peddi has triggered a nationwide debate on the "objectification" of women in commercial cinema. Critics pointed to specific scenes and camera work, while director Buchi Babu Sana apologised and removed controversial portions. Celebrities like Jaya Bachchan, Nithya Menen and Kareena Kapoor Khan weighed in, sparking a larger conversation about gender representation on screen. Read on!

On Sunday, Ram Charan paid a surprise visit to Hyderabad's Prasads Multiplex, where he joined fans and moviegoers to watch Peddi.

The makers of Peddi faced criticism for objectifying the female lead, Janhvi Kapoor, and blurring the lines between romance and consent. | Bollywood