Hyderabad, June 6 -- Director Buchi Babu Sana has responded to the ongoing criticism surrounding his recently released film Peddi, which has faced backlash on social media over allegations that it oversexualizes actress Janhvi Kapoor.

While lead stars Janhvi Kapoor and Ram Charan have not publicly reacted to the controversy, Buchi Babu shared a statement on X addressing the concerns raised by viewers. The filmmaker said the team has taken the feedback seriously and will make changes to the portions that have drawn criticism.

Speaking about the concerns and stressing that cinema should never make anyone feel "uncomfortable" or "disrespected," Buchi Babu said, "As a filmmaker, I believe cinema should entertain, inspire, and connect with a...