Actress Ashika Ranganath has sparked a discussion in the film industry after sharing an Instagram story about the way female characters are portrayed in commercial films. Ashika shared her thoughts on a topic that has been a hot topic of discussion since the release of Ram Charan’s Peddi.
Ashika shared a post that talked about how actresses are often blamed when female characters in commercial films are portrayed as sexual objects or given poorly written roles. According to Ashika, the backlash is often directed at the wrong people.
She said the real problem begins at the writing stage itself.
“The problem is not the actresses. Female characters are often neglected or poorly designed while writing the story itself. Actors perform within the boundaries given to them by the director and the script,” Ashika stated.
The actress also responded to a common backlash aimed at heroines who star opposite top actors such as Ram Charan and Jr. NTR. Many critics argue that actresses choose such projects only for money, fame, and career growth.
Ashika disagreed and said people often ignore the business realities behind big-budget pan-India films. According to her, being part of such projects is not just an artistic decision but also an important career move. Appearing in a star hero film can help actresses reach a wider audience and strengthen their position in a highly competitive industry.
Janhvi Kapoor’s role in Peddi has been facing massive outrage on social media, with many viewers arguing that her character was oversexualized and was used just as eye candy. Because of this, several social media users believe Ashika’s comments were an indirect response to the backlash surrounding Janhvi’s choice of doing Peddi.
However, Ashika did not mention Peddi, Janhvi Kapoor, or any other film by name.
