Peddi Controversy: ‘The fault is not of the actress, but of the makers’, Ashika Ranganath came out in support of Jhanvi Kapoor in the Peddi controversy – Haribhoomi

Peddi Controversy: Ram Charan and Jhanvi Kapoor’s film ‘Peddi’ has become a topic of discussion on social media these days. Questions are continuously being raised regarding some scenes of the film and the character of Jhanvi Kapoor. Many viewers believe that the actress has been shown excessively boldly in the film.

Meanwhile, Kannada actress Ashika Ranganath has given her reaction on this entire controversy. He supported Jhanvi Kapoor and said that it is not right to target the actress in such cases.

Ashika expressed her views
Ashika Ranganath shared her opinion on this issue through Instagram Story. He said that if female characters in a film are not written in a strong manner, then the actors should not be held responsible for it.

The actress believes that actors often become a part of different projects in search of good opportunities in their career. In such a situation, it is not appropriate to put the entire responsibility for the presentation of a character on the actor or actress.

Told the makers responsible

Ashika said that if female characters in a film are used only to increase glamour, then the responsibility lies with the story writers and film makers. He said that the audience should ask questions to the people who create such characters instead of the actors.

Debate continues regarding ‘Peddi’
Since the release of the film, many people on social media have been expressing their opinion about Jhanvi Kapoor’s character Achiamma. Some viewers say that his character was not given much importance in the story, while some people have also objected to some camera angles.

The director apologized

As a filmmaker, I believe cinema should entertain, inspire, and connect with audiences. It should never make anyone feel uncomfortable or disrespected. We have heard the feedback regarding certain scenes in Peddi and have taken it seriously.

I have always had immense respect for…

— BuchiBabuSana (@BuchiBabuSana) June 6, 2026

After the controversy escalated, the film’s director Buchi Babu Sana also gave his reaction. He said that his intention was never to show any female character in a bad light. Respecting the sentiments of the audience, he apologized and assured that necessary steps will be taken regarding the parts of the film on which objections have been raised.