Its been days since its release and the discussion around the portrayal of women in Peddi continues to grow, now actress-politician Kangana Ranaut known to speak her mind has shared her perspective on this issue. While promoting her upcoming epic true-events based film Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata, the actor spoke about how performers can address situations where they feel a character may be presented in an uncomfortable way.
Her comments come shortly after the film’s director Buchi Babu Sana apologised for certain scenes in Peddi and confirmed that changes would be made following audience feedback.
“Aap Apna Side Rakh Sakte Ho”
Speaking to PTI, Kangana Ranaut explained that filmmaking is a collaborative process and actors should not hesitate to express their concerns.
She said, “By and large, as per my experience it has always been that when I agree to do a film, there are so many various perspectives… you can bring light to that and say, ‘Thoda sa aisa bhi sound kar raha hain yeh’. They may not want to objectify or something but aise toh koi bhi filmein nahi banana chah raha hain ki aao inko objectify kare.”
The actor further added, “Maine kya dekha hua hain ki woh log uss tarah se sochte nahi hain… ki oh achcha aisa lag raha hain. As a woman aap apna side rakh sakte ho. Ha, ye aisa lag raha hain, ki aap aisa kehna chah rahe hain aur ye achcha nahi lag raha and mostly sab agree karte hain ki nahi nahi hum ne actually socha nahi ki as a set of men hum logo ne jab likha tab nahi laga ki galat tha. Toh aisi baatein ho jaati hain. Agar aap kaam kar rahe hein kisi film pe toh its like a collaboration.”
VIDEO | Mumbai: Actor Kangana Ranaut says actors must speak up if they feel they’re objectified, calls filmmaking a collaborative process.
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Why Peddi Faced Criticism
The controversy began after several viewers raised concerns about the portrayal of Janhvi Kapoor’s character, Achiyyamma. Some felt the character lacked depth, while others questioned scenes that appeared to blur the line between romance and consent.
A particular sequence that involves a kiss without consent became one of the most discussed moments from the film. Critics also argued that certain shots focused more on the character’s appearance than her role in the story.
