Janhvi Kapoor's Leaked Chats Go Viral Amid Criticism For Peddi Objectification: They Put Camera On Cleavage

Alleged leaked Instagram chats involving Janhvi Kapoor and the Peddi team have intensified debate around the film, with screenshots suggesting the actor objected to camera angles that focused on her body and that Ram Charan intervened on set after Janhvi Kapoor raised those concerns with the makers.

The controversy comes as Peddi faces criticism from some viewers over how Janhvi Kapoor's character Achiyyamma is framed on screen, with online discussions questioning whether several scenes emphasise appearance more than character depth, even as the film continues a strong box office run despite the ongoing scrutiny.

Janhvi Kapoor Peddi scenes and alleged objections to camera angles

The unverified screenshots, widely circulated by fan accounts, appear to show Janhvi Kapoor saying that the crew filmed shots that lingered on her breasts and waist under the pretext of taking close-ups, and that Janhvi Kapoor pushed back against these choices during the Peddi shoot while trying to explain discomfort with such framing.

In one of the most widely shared messages from the alleged chats, Janhvi Kapoor is seen telling a fan, "I told him no b**b and waist shots (sic)." Another message suggests Janhvi Kapoor felt that certain scenes were being designed around such angles, rather than on what the character Achiyyamma was doing in the story.

Janhvi Kapoor Peddi scenes and Ram Charan’s reported response

The screenshots also claim that Ram Charan supported Janhvi Kapoor when these issues were raised on set, with Janhvi Kapoor allegedly writing, "And Ram sir is so sweet. He also yelled at him and said, 'You will not take such angles of her ever again.' So he got upset (sic)." The messages imply this exchange happened while filming specific sequences in Peddi.

Another alleged conversation shows Janhvi Kapoor expressing broader frustration, stating that similar problems occur elsewhere in the film industry, with Janhvi Kapoor reportedly saying, "It keeps happening in the south (sic)," while also telling a fan in a separate message, "You have no idea what I've been dealing with. Trying to make them understand (sic)." These lines have fuelled wider debate about objectification in regional cinema.

Janhvi Kapoor Peddi scenes, criticism and director Buchi Babu Sana’s statement

The discussion around Janhvi Kapoor Peddi scenes started earlier when sections of the audience argued that Achiyyamma’s portrayal leaned heavily on visual appeal, and that several sequences focused on clothing and body shots, leading to online criticism that the film reduced the character to appearance-driven moments instead of giving equal weight to personality and narrative arcs.

Responding to the backlash, director Buchi Babu Sana posted on X that changes would be made to contentious parts of the film, writing, "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 and have taken it seriously. I have always had immense respect for women, both on and off screen, and it was never our intention to objectify or disrespect any female character." The filmmaker did not reference the alleged chats directly.

Janhvi Kapoor Peddi scenes, box office numbers and unverified chats

While discussions about Janhvi Kapoor Peddi scenes continue online, trade reports show the film performing strongly at the ticket window, with Peddi crossing Rs 125 crore worldwide by day three of release, even as social media conversations focus on consent, representation, and how much control actors have over camera framing during intimate or body-focused sequences.

News18 has stated that the screenshots of Janhvi Kapoor’s messages have not been independently verified, and neither Janhvi Kapoor, Ram Charan nor any member of the Peddi team has publicly confirmed or denied the authenticity of the alleged chats, leaving viewers to debate the issues raised while awaiting any formal comment from those directly involved.