Buchi Babu Sana’s sophomore film Peddi has made news for more than just its storyline. The Ram Charan and Janhvi Kapoor-starrer came under fire over the objectified portrayal of its female lead. Amid backlash, apologies, corrections, and more, ticketing platform District released a promotional video in which Janhvi discusses an unplanned scene in the film.
Janhvi Kapoor on the ‘realest’ scene of Peddi
Janhvi read a cue card in the promotional video and said, “Was there a scene in Peddi where something happened that you didn’t plan, and it ended up being the realest thing in the film?”
She answered it, saying, “Actually, in this song, Hellallallo that we did, there’s one part where me and Ram sir were doing a dance, and I think I just got so awestruck by his energy, that like mid step I looked at him like, and I just kept looking at him like, oh my god, what are you doing? And like he continued, and like, whatever. There was a moment, and they kept that in the song.”
Janhvi also spoke about the transformation Ram underwent to play an athlete in the film, calling it ‘inspiring’. She also said, “Sometimes you see actors do these kinds of crazy transformations. And they’re very dramatic about it on set. Like, oh my god, like I can’t eat that, or I can’t do that. And like, oh, I’m going through this. For him, it was just like a given. It was just like, I’ve signed up to do this, this is what the role requires, I’m going to do it the best I can, and I’m going to keep my head down and do it quietly in a corner.”
Ram Charan on undisciplined actors
Ram also pitched in and revealed advice his father, Chiranjeevi, had given to him. “My dad always says, a great actor who’s not disciplined has definitely less chances of getting a film, but a bad actor who’s very disciplined has more chances of getting another film. I think Peddi made me a better person overall. In general, I think I’m very happy with myself.” He also said, “Every kid should go and watch this movie.”
Peddi is directed by Buchi Babu Sana and stars Ram in the titular character and Janhvi as his love interest, Achiyyamma. The filmmakers faced major flak for the problematic scenes in which Peddi forcefully kisses Achiyyamma, but they’re presented as romance. Later, the director apologised and said the objectionable scenes would be removed. As per the filmmakers, Peddi has collected ₹345 crore worldwide since its June 4 release.