Janhvi Kapoor’s Peddi controversy: Nithya Menen urges actors to set limits on screen
Actress Nithya Menen joined the Peddi debate by supporting Janhvi Kapoor amid criticism over the portrayal of women in the film.
Actress Nithya Menen has expressed her views on this debate. pedi and criticized the portrayal of Janhvi Kapoor in the film, saying that she is against the objectification of women on screen. Admitting that she has not seen the Ram Charan starrer, Nithya expressed solidarity with Janhvi and said that the issue is not unique to the South Indian film industry, but is part of a wider problem in cinema around the world.
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The discussion gained momentum after objections were raised on the presentation of Janhvi Kapoor’s character Achiamma. pediPrompting director Buchi Babu Sana to apologize and say that changes would be made.
talking to Variety India Regarding criticism, Nithya Menen said that the pressure of delivering commercially successful films often objectifies female characters.
He said, “I wonder if actors should really have better boundaries and the person who is performing the scene should be able to express their point of view and say they don’t mind being objective.”
The actor said that setting personal boundaries is an important part of an artiste’s journey and she has always been clear about the kind of roles she wants to play. mission mangal The actor said that every artist has to decide where they will draw the line.
“I also don’t believe that you become helpless in a situation. You can assert yourself. It depends on what that person’s priority is,” she said.
Nithya advised female artistes to be clear about their limitations right from the beginning of their careers. He said that if someone spends years doing a certain kind of commercial cinema and later objects to it, it may be difficult for the industry to take those concerns seriously.
Anu Aggarwal supported Janhvi Kapoor
Former actor Anu Aggarwal also joined the conversation around pedi. In a social media post, she reflected on her own experience in the film industry and said that actors also share the responsibility of ensuring that women are represented with respect on screen.
Sharing a series of pictures on Instagram, Agarwal wrote, “Recent conversation pedi Reminded me of the choice I made long ago. I applaud today’s audiences for speaking up and demanding more dignity in the portrayal of women. But the responsibility does not lie only with the audience. Nor is it limited to filmmakers alone.”
He stressed that actors should also be conscious of the stories they want to tell.
Encouraging the younger generation of actors to stick to their principles, Aggarwal urged them to ask questions before committing to a project.
She said, “Today, I encourage young actors and actresses to listen to the story first. Ask questions. And if something compromises human dignity, have the courage to say no. Stories will change when audiences demand better.”
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The conversation about the objectification of women in cinema started after fans saw the overtly sexualized portrayal of Janhvi Kapoor’s character in the latest release.
Objections centered on how Achiyamma is introduced and how the relationship develops on screen. His character is introduced through a sequence in which the camera pans over his body for several minutes without showing his face. In the courtship that follows, the hero tells his friends that he will touch Achiyamma without her consent, enter her space and do so, and later slaps her after telling her that this touch was his way of expressing his love. The sequence then ends with her kissing him, and no one suffers any consequences.
Following the controversy, director Buchi Babu Sana apologized and acknowledged the audience’s concerns. In a statement shared on X, they said that the team took the feedback seriously and would make changes to the parts that were criticized.
pedi Released in theaters on 4 June.