Despite Ram Charan starrer roaring at the box office, the film got involved in some controversy especially with the portrayal of Janhvi Kapoor’s character as Achiyyamma. Amid the ongoing debate, reports about the actress fee for the movie have been surfacing on the internet.
Janhvi Kapoor’s remuneration for ‘Peddi’
As per a report by Bollywood Hungama, Janhvi Kapoor took home over Rs 8 crore for her role in ‘Peddi’. This makes it her biggest paycheck in her career. The report also claimed that she received a major increase compared to her previous Telugu film ‘Devara’. It is said that she minted over Rs 5 crore for her Telugu debut opposite Jr NTR.The report also mentioned that Janhvi Kapoor has been receiving several offers from the Telugu film industry after her recent projects. The actress is also reportedly part of Allu Arjun’s upcoming film ‘Raaka’ directed by ‘Jawan’ fame Atlee. While her popularity in Telugu cinema is growing, in Janhvi Kapoor’s alleged leaked chats, it was suggested that she was not interested in doing more South Indian films. However, the actress has not reacted to these claims.
‘Peddi’ controversy
Talking about the audience’s reaction to Janhvi Kapoor’s role in ‘Peddi’, people criticized camera angles that targeted her body instead of her character. The film also got heat due to a controversial scene where Ram Charan’s character kisses her without her apparent consent. This led to a backlash from the audience. After it, the director shared a public apology and confirmed that the necessary changes will be made.
About ‘Peddi’
‘Peddi’ tells the story of Ram Charan’s character ‘Peddi’ who is an elite sportsman who plays cricket for a daily wage. His life turns after an incident and he chooses sports to fight for the identity of his people. He takes part in professional wrestling and sprint races.As per trade analyst Sancilk, the film’s total India gross has reached Rs 229.95 crore in over a week.
