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Lyricist Anantha Sriram defends Buchi Babu amid Peddi row

Lyricist Anantha Sriram has backed director Buchi Babu Sana amidst backlash over Janhvi Kapoor's portrayal in 'Peddi'. Sriram expressed disappointment over the apology, advocating for creative freedom. The controversy stemmed from audience concerns about objectification, which the director addressed by promising edits, stating his intent was to depict rural authenticity.

15 Jun 2026 12:13 pm