The portrayal of Achiyamma, played by Janhvi Kapoor in Peddi, has sparked considerable discussion since the film’s release. Several viewers and commentators questioned the way the character was developed and presented on screen. In response to audience feedback, the makers removed a couple of controversial scenes within the first few days of the film’s theatrical run.
At the same time, the team defended its creative choices. Director Buchi Babu Sana revealed that several important scenes featuring Ram Charan and Janhvi Kapoor were trimmed before release to reduce the film’s runtime. According to the filmmaker, those deleted portions provided greater context to Achiyamma’s character arc and emotional journey. The makers believe that retaining those scenes would have helped audiences better understand her significance in the narrative.
Janhvi Kapoor’s role gets more depth
The original cut of Peddi reportedly ran close to 189 minutes before undergoing further trims. The makers have now decided to add back select scenes to the theatrical version, increasing the runtime by approximately six minutes. The additional footage is expected to provide more context to Achiyamma’s character and strengthen her presence in the story.
Peddi marks an important phase in Janhvi Kapoor’s Telugu cinema journey. She made her Telugu debut opposite Jr NTR in Devara: Part 1, where she played Thangam. Her pairing with Ram Charan in Peddi further strengthens her presence in the industry.
Where does Peddi stand?
The sports-action drama opened to high expectations and drew strong crowds across the Telugu states. According to the makers, the film has performed impressively at the box office. While the Telugu version has reportedly enjoyed a robust theatrical run, its performance in Hindi-speaking markets and overseas territories has been comparatively modest.
Ram Charan’s performance has emerged as one of the film’s biggest talking points, with audiences and critics praising his emotional range, screen presence, and physical transformation for the role.
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