Ever since Peddi released, Janhvi Kapoor has remained at the center of discussions.
A major section of the criticism around the film was directed at how her character was written and presented. Director Buchi Babu also faced severe backlash over the portrayal of the heroine, with several viewers criticizing the dialogues and characterization.
The discussion did not stay limited to Tollywood, with reactions and conversations spilling across audiences from other industries as well.
Today, the Peddi team held a thank-you meet after release. One moment that caught attention was Ram Charan not mentioning Janhvi Kapoor during his speech.
He thanked Jagapathi Babu, AR Rahman and others involved in the film, but did not specifically mention Janhvi Kapoor or her character Achiyamma, which had earlier been promoted as one of the film’s memorable roles.
Naturally, this triggered fresh debates online. Some viewers saw nothing unusual in it, while others felt the omission stood out considering how much negativity the Janhvi’s character generated after release.
Whether intentional or not, the moment has become another talking point in the larger conversation around Peddi and its handling of the female lead in a so called ‘honest sports drama’.
RC skips mentioning #JanhviKapoor#RamCharan #Peddi pic.twitter.com/n8lE1Ythpt
— M9 NEWS (@M9News_) June 8, 2026
