Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda appeared as guests on the second episode of Koffee With Karan Season 9. (Credit: Facebook/@RashmikaMandanna)

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Director Buchi Babu Sana’s Ram Charan-led Peddi (2026) made big headlines after its release, but not for favourable reasons. The sports actioner found itself embroiled in controversy over the portrayal of its female lead, Janhvi Kapoor, whose character, many viewers alleged, was objectified and hypersexualised. Recently, celebrity couple Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda weighed in on the controversy, as the Animal star revealed how she stays away from such depictions.

During their joint appearance on Koffee With Karan Season 9, host Karan Johar brought up the topic. He asked, “We (Janhvi and Karan) spoke about it, including her experience with Peddi. There was so much chatter around that. I haven’t seen that happen with you at all, Rashmika, in your representation.…