Singer Sumangaly Slams Peddi Makers for Hypersexualizing Janhvi Kapoor’s Character

Singer Sumangaly Ariyanayagam has publicly criticized the makers of the upcoming film Peddi for the way they portrayed actress Janhvi Kapoor’s character. She accused the team of hypersexualizing her role, which she believes sends a harmful message to audiences, especially young women.

In her statement, Sumangaly expressed concern that reducing a female character to overly sexual imagery undermines her strength and depth. She emphasized that women in cinema should be shown as multi-dimensional individuals, not just objects of desire. Her comments have sparked a wider conversation about how female characters are portrayed in modern Indian films.

Many fans and supporters have backed Sumangaly, saying that such portrayals reinforce outdated stereotypes. They argue that filmmakers have a responsibility to present women respectfully and avoid using unnecessary sexual content to attract attention.The Peddi team has not yet responded officially to these allegations.

However, the controversy has already drawn significant media attention and raised questions about creative choices in character design.This incident highlights the growing demand in the industry for more meaningful and respectful representation of women on screen. As audiences become more aware, filmmakers are being pushed to create stories that empower rather than objectify female characters.