India, June 6 -- The backlash to Janhvi Kapoor's hypersexualised depiction in Ram Charan-starrer Peddi has elicited an official response from its makers. Director Buchi Babu Sana took to X (formerly Twitter) on Saturday morning to issue an apology for the actor's portrayal in the film, and assured that changes would be made to some of the scenes featuring her.

On Saturday morning, director Buchi Babu Sana shared a long note on X, addressing people's complaints about the way Janhvi has been shot and picturised in his film Peddi. "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...