Tribal body wants ‘derogatory’ words removed from Ram Charan’s ‘Peddi’
A tribal rights group in India has petitioned the Central Board of Film Certification to remove 'derogatory' terms from the film 'Peddi'. The group argues that the language used violates the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act.
Why it matters
This highlights the ongoing tension between creative freedom in cinema and the protection of cultural and community sentiments in India.
The Adivasi Joint Action Committee for Tribal Rights, Vizianagaram district president Tummi Appala Raju Dora on Tuesday (June 16, 2026), asked the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) to take steps to remove words such as ‘Kondana Kodaka’ from the Ram Charan film Peddi, saying they had hurt the sentiments of tribal people in the region.
The article provides a balanced account of the complaint and the director's previous efforts to address feedback.
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