{
  "id": 15922230,
  "title": "Koffee With Karan 9: 'There Are Lines I Draw For Myself'; Rashmika Mandanna Opens Up About Janhvi Kapoor's Peddi Objectification Controversy",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/21/koffee-with-karan-9-there-are-lines-i-draw-for-myself-rashmika",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-21T17:11:22.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/entertainment/koffee-with-karan-9-there-are-lines-i-draw-for-myself-rashmika-mandanna-opens-up-about-janhvi-kapoors-peddi-objectification-controversy"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In Koffee With Karan 9, actress Rashmika Mandanna addressed the controversy surrounding Janhvi Kapoor's portrayal in Ram Charan's film Peddi. Netizens criticized the actress for being objectified in the film, which led to backlash. Rashmika, who appeared on the show, expressed her discomfort with certain aspects of the representation. She stated that while characters may require specific attire, she is not comfortable with excessive skin exposure. Rashmika emphasized that she has personal boundaries, and directors who respect those boundaries are the ones she prefers to work with.\n\nVijay Deverakonda, another guest on the show, acknowledged the challenges of discussing such issues. He highlighted the importance of creating a supportive environment for actors to voice their concerns. Rashmika agreed with Vijay, adding that it is crucial for actors to have someone they can trust to discuss these matters, as they might feel pressured to comply without asserting themselves. The controversy also brought attention to screenshots of alleged private chats between Janhvi Kapoor and her fans, where she expressed her frustration over the objectifying camera angles and the portrayal of her character in Peddi.",
  "summary": "Janhvi Kapoor made headlines earlier this year because netizens felt that the actress was objectified in Ram Charan-starrer Peddi. The film received backlash for it, and while many celebrities later spoke about actresses being objectified in South Indian movies, Rashmika Mandanna recently spoke about the controversy on Koffee With Karan Season 9. When Karan Johar spoke about what happened with…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}