Buchi Babu Sana, director of the Telugu-language film 'Peddi' (released 4 June 2026 and starring Bollywood actor Ram Charan in the lead), has announced changes to scenes featuring actress Janhvi Kapoor following audience criticism that her character was overly sexualised. The director said in a public statement that the feedback had been taken seriously and that cinema "should never make anyone feel uncomfortable or disrespected," adding a personal apology to those who felt the portrayal was demeaning. The case highlights ongoing debate about the treatment of female characters in Telugu-language cinema, one of India's largest and most commercially influential regional film industries.