Aditi Balan has questioned the writing of Janhvi Kapoor’s character in Peddi, saying that the actress deserved a much better role in the Ram Charan-starrer. Her candid comments have now grabbed attention, particularly because they question the treatment of the female lead in a big-budget commercial film.

“I recently watched this film called Peddi. I am thinking, why would they write a character like Janhvi Kapoor's character, which is so wrong? You can write the character better, like something for her to do,” Aditi said while discussing the film.

Aditi’s criticism is clearly directed at the characterisation rather than Janhvi Kapoor’s performance. According to her, the character did not offer enough for an actress of Janhvi’s stature to perform, and the writers could have given her a more meaningful part in the story.

Peddi, directed by Buchi Babu Sana and headlined by Ram Charan, was mounted as a large-scale commercial entertainer with Janhvi Kapoor playing the female lead. While the film focuses heavily on the protagonist and his journey, Aditi’s comments bring attention to the relatively limited scope given to the female character.

Coming from an actress known for choosing performance-oriented roles, Aditi’s observation also reflects a larger discussion around the writing of women in mainstream commercial cinema. Big-star films often command enormous attention, but the female leads do not always receive characters with comparable narrative weight.

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