Did Janhvi Kapoor flag concerns about her Peddi role? Leaked chats go viral

Leaked private messages suggest actor Janhvi Kapoor raised concerns about inappropriate camera angles during the filming of the movie 'Peddi'. The chats indicate she sought support from co-star Ram Charan to address these issues with the director.
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The story highlights ongoing industry discussions regarding consent, creative control, and the treatment of female actors in the Indian film industry.
New Delhi , UPDATED: Jun 6, 2026 19:09 IST Amid the ongoing controversy surrounding Peddi , fan clubs of Janhvi Kapoor have shared alleged private chats that appear to 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 apologised for criticism over the film's portrayal of women and have reignited discussions about how the female lead was presented on screen.
The article presents the leaked information as a report on public discourse without explicitly siding with the actor or the director.
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