The ‘Peddi’ controversy has taken a new turn after Janhvi Kapoor’s fan clubs shared screenshots of what they claim are private conversations between the actress and her fans. The alleged chats, which surfaced on the internet soon after director Buchi Babu Sana apologized for the film’s criticism of its portrayal of women, suggest that Janhvi had raised concerns about certain scenes during the production itself. For those who don’t know, ‘Peddi’ faced severe backlash after its release for objectifying Janhvi’s character. Now according to these leaked viral chats, Janhvi objected to the camera angles and Ram Charan also backed the actress and said no to taking those angles. The screenshots, shared on social media platforms, seem to contradict the exact camera angles used by the actor while shooting the sequences involving his character, Achiyyamma. In one of the most controversial messages allegedly sent on October 30, Janhvi is said to have written, “I didn’t shoot him in the waist (sic) I told him.”Another post that has attracted considerable attention suggests that Ram Charan was accepting his objections. According to the screenshots, Janhvi wrote, “And Ram sir is so sweet. He also yelled at her and said, ‘You won’t take such an angle from him again’. So she got angry (sic).”The purported conversation indicates that concerns about the visual treatment of her character arose from within during the shoot, with the messages seeming to refer to discussions with director Buchi Babu Sana.In a separate exchange, Janhvi allegedly revealed that such experiences were not uncommon in the industry. According to the leaked screenshots, he wrote, “It’s still happening in the south.”Controversy reportedly continued when fans compared it to criticism over Kiara Advani’s portrayal in ‘Game Changer’. Responding to the comparison, Janhvi reportedly said, “No, it was worse in the one they were taking. But Ram sir said no, stop (sic).”The screenshots also seem to touch on issues of consent and an actor’s ability to influence creative decisions. In one post, Janhvi reportedly expressed frustration at trying to communicate her discomfort, writing, “You have no idea what I’ve been through. You’re just trying to understand.”Another part of the alleged conversation concerned the presence of parents on film sets. Janhvi reportedly mentioned actress Sreeleela and hinted that if her father, producer Boney Kapoor, intervenes on her behalf, the situation may turn “extreme”.Among the messages circulating online, one of the most touching appears to capture the actor’s exhaustion with the situation. According to the screenshots, “no more movies written. We’re done.”The alleged talks have added another layer to the ongoing controversy surrounding ‘Peddi’, especially as debate continues over the film’s portrayal of Janhvi’s character and the wider treatment of women in mainstream cinema.However, it is important to note that the authenticity of the leaked messages remains unverified. While fan pages claim screenshots and a video show the conversation, neither Janhvi Kapoor nor her representatives have publicly confirmed that the chats are genuine. Until an official statement is issued, the claims are based only on the material circulating online.
