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Peddi is facing backlash over the portrayal of Janhvi Kapoor's character, with many viewers arguing that the role lacks depth and agency. As criticism grew online, director Buchi Babu Sana broke his silence, apologised to those offended, and said the team is taking the feedback seriously. The controversy has sparked a wider conversation about female representation in commercial cinema and whether audiences are demanding better-written women characters than ever before.