Just days after Ram Charan’s sports drama Peddi has faced social media criticism for objectifying Janhvi Kapoor’s character in the film.
The movie starring Ram Charan and Janhvi Kapoor in lead role was released on June 4. Alongside the discussions about movie’s performance, the conversations have increasingly focused on the treatment of the female lead, Achiyamma.
The social media users have been discussing about the writing of Achiyamma’s character rather than talking about the film’s overall execution or direction.
According to several viewers, the character contributes little to the progression of the narrative and lacks the agency expected from a lead female role. Critics on social media have argued that her presence is largely confined to serving the emotional or romantic arc of the male protagonist.
The debate has also extended to certain scenes in the film, with some users describing them as examples of objectification. Others have questioned visual choices and characterisation, claiming they reinforce outdated portrayals of women in mainstream cinema.
As discussions around the film continue online, the criticism has gained traction across social media platforms, where viewers have shared differing opinions on the portrayal of women in commercial films.
Several users have labelled the depiction of Janhvi Kapoor’s character as problematic, while others have called for stronger and more layered female roles in big-budget productions.
So far, the conversation surrounding Peddi has remained centred on audience reactions, with the criticism primarily focusing on the representation and narrative importance of Achiyamma’s character rather than the broader aspects of the film.
The debate has once again highlighted how audiences are increasingly scrutinising the portrayal of women in contemporary cinema and expecting characters with greater depth and relevance to the storyline.