amidst the ongoing controversy pediJanhvi Kapoor’s fan clubs have shared alleged private chats, which show the actor raising concerns about the filming of certain scenes long before the film came under public scrutiny. The messages surfaced a day after director Buchi Babu Sana apologized for criticism over the portrayal of women in the film and reignited discussions over how the female lead was presented on screen.

According to screenshots circulated by fan pages, Janhvi repeatedly objected to the specific camera angles used while filming her character’s scenes. One of the most widely shared messages, reportedly from October 30, shows the actor writing, “I told her not to do any b**b and waist shots.”

In the same exchange, she reportedly claimed that co-star Ram Charan had stepped in to support her concerns. “And Ram sir is very sweet. He shouted at him, saying, ‘You will never take such an approach towards him again.’ So he got upset,” the message read.

From the chat it appears that the concerns were directed at director Buchi Babu Sana and discussions regarding the visual portrayal of his character may have taken place internally during production.

In another message, Janhvi described the issue as part of a wider pattern within the industry, writing, “This keeps happening down south.”

The conversation reportedly continued after fans compared the situation to the criticism made by Kiara Advani game changer. Responding to the comparison, Janhvi reportedly wrote, “No, what they were taking was worse. But Ram sir said no way, wait.”

The screenshots also included questions about consent and creative control. In one exchange, the actor expressed frustration at their efforts to communicate his concerns, writing, “You have no idea what I’m dealing with. Trying to convince them.”

He also reportedly discussed the presence of parents of actors on film sets, citing actor Srileela as an example. Janhvi reportedly commented that if her father, producer Boney Kapoor, came to her sets, matters could become “extreme”.

Another message reflected her disbelief at how the scenes could ultimately be filmed or edited. Responding to a fan’s warning about body doubles, she reportedly wrote, “Yes, I said it, but you know how it is around here. They’ll say come closer and point the camera at your cleavage. You can’t trust anything.”

Perhaps the most emotional moment in the leaked conversation came when the actor appeared exhausted from the experience. In one message, she reportedly said, “No more films. We’re done.”

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However, the authenticity of the leaked chat has not been independently confirmed. While fan clubs have circulated screenshots and a video purportedly showing the conversation, neither Janhvi Kapoor nor her team have publicly commented on the messages or authenticated the messages.

Why is Pedi facing criticism?

This is how the alleged chats came to light pedi It is constantly facing criticism from the audience regarding the portrayal of Jhanvi’s character Achiamma. Many viewers have argued that the film focuses excessively on the character’s physical appearance rather than her narrative, while others have questioned scenes involving consent and agency.

The reaction prompted director Buchi Babu Sana to issue a public statement on Saturday. He wrote, “As a filmmaker, I believe cinema should entertain, inspire and connect with the audience. It should never make anyone feel uncomfortable or insulted.”

Acknowledging the criticism, the filmmaker said, “We have heard feedback about some scenes pedi And have taken it seriously,” and said that the team will make changes to those parts on which objections were raised.

The filmmaker said that if any part of the film was viewed that way, the team respects those sentiments, understands the concerns raised and sincerely apologizes. He further said that cinema evolves along with its audience and storytellers must be mindful of changing attitudes and sensitivities.