Ram Charan Attends ‘Peddi’ Screening With Buchi Babu Sana Amid Online Backlash

Actor Ram Charan made a surprise visit to Prasads Multiplex on Sunday, where he watched his latest release Peddi alongside director Buchi Babu Sana and fans, at a time when the film is facing sustained online criticism over its portrayal of women characters. The visit comes amid an ongoing debate on social media surrounding Peddi, which stars Ram Charan and Janhvi Kapoor. Since its release in theatres, the film has drawn mixed reactions, with a section of viewers alleging that certain sequences depict the female lead in a hypersexualised manner.

These concerns have fuelled wider discussions online about gender representation in mainstream Telugu cinema and the responsibility of filmmakers in shaping on-screen narratives. Despite the controversy, Ram Charan chose to attend a houseful screening at Hyderabad’s Prasads Multiplex, joining audiences to experience the film’s reception in a theatre setting. The actor, who had maintained a relatively low public profile following the film’s release, was seen interacting briefly with fans and observing audience reactions throughout the screening.

He was accompanied by director Buchi Babu Sana and producer Venkata Satish Kilaru during the visit. According to reports, the trio watched the film from within the theatre along with general audiences, as the screening continued amid strong crowd responses typical of a commercial Telugu release. The appearance quickly gained traction on social media, where reactions were sharply divided. While some fans interpreted Ram Charan’s presence as a gesture of confidence and support for the film’s cast and crew, others criticised the timing of the outing.

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A section of online users argued that the visit appeared to sidestep or overlook the concerns being raised about the film’s representation of women. The controversy has added another layer to the film’s reception, which has otherwise seen strong theatrical turnout in certain centres. Discussions around Peddi have increasingly shifted beyond box office performance, with online debates focusing on its storytelling choices, characterisation, and the portrayal of its female protagonist.

Industry observers note that such public appearances by lead actors during periods of controversy often amplify scrutiny, especially in the age of social media where audience reactions are immediate and highly visible. As conversations continue to unfold across platforms, Peddi remains both a commercially active release and a subject of cultural debate, with its reception reflecting the broader tensions between audience expectations and evolving cinematic norms.

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