Janhvi KapoorThe portrayal of the Ram Charan starrer ‘Peddi’ has become the talk of the town. Now, a Telugu actor Dimple Hayathi He has given strong support to his colleague. Taking to X on Sunday, Hayathi made it clear that the fault lies not with the actress, but with the filmmakers and the industry system that shapes how women are written and presented on screen.
Dimple Hayathi supports Janhvi Kapoor; slams system and supervisors
Amid the ongoing backlash against ‘Peddi’, Dimple Hayathi has expressed her support for Janhvi Kapoor, whose role in the film drew criticism from a section of the audience. Many viewers complained that he objectifies women through his camerawork, dialogue and romantic sequences. Ram Charan and Kapoor.Hayathi took to his X handle on Sunday to address the issue head-on. He wrote: “I’m so glad that today we’re talking about how actors’ roles are written and the instinctive response to blame the actor for doing what he’s offered. Don’t blame the actor; the fault lies with the system and those in charge who believe that this is what is being sold. As actors, we work within the opportunities we get, trying to make it big and hoping to work in bigger films and reach wider audiences.“Hayathi also highlighted how actors, especially actresses, are often judged by the characters they portray rather than their actual abilities. He added, “Unfortunately, we are stereotyped in how our images and things develop with the characters we play, without the opportunity to show our full potential as performers. When hero-centric stories take over, they have the freedom to project. What we see is what we believe, unfortunately. No one knows what it is in filmmaking; it is not under the control of one person. But we can all agree that we deserve better experiences and better filmmaking.”
the director Buchi Babu Sana apologizes and orders ‘Peddi’ to change
A day earlier on Saturday, ‘Peddi’ director Buchi Babu Sana also responded to the critics through X. He wrote: “We have heard feedback on some of the scenes in Peddi and have taken it seriously. I’ve always had tremendous respect for women, both on and off screen, and it was never our intention to objectify or disrespect any female character. If any part of the film was perceived as such, we respect those feelings, understand the concerns raised and sincerely apologize.“Sana confirmed that the team had reviewed the controversial parts and would make the necessary changes. She added, “Cinema thrives through its connection with its audience, and as storytellers, we have a responsibility to be mindful of evolving perspectives and sensibilities. Every woman deserves to be respected, valued and represented with dignity.”
More about ‘Peddi’
Janhvi Kapoor is yet to publicly comment on the controversy. Released on June 4, ‘Peddi’ has crossed 200 million euros at the worldwide box office.
