Nithya Menen Weighs In On The ‘Peddi’ Debate
Nithya Menen has finally entered the conversation around the ‘Peddi’ controversy that has been making headlines ever since Janhvi Kapoor’s item song dropped. While she admitted she hasn’t actually watched the track, the actress didn’t hold back from sharing her strong views on the objectification of women on screen.
Speaking in a recent interview, Nithya made it clear that she’s completely against the way women are often reduced to props in commercial cinema. But she also defended the South Indian film industry from what she felt was an unfair generalisation. Her point? Objectification is a global problem, not something that belongs to one industry alone, yaar.
‘Actors Should Set Boundaries From The Start’
Nithya didn’t just stop at calling out the issue — she also had some solid advice for her fellow actresses. She believes the root cause is the hyper-commercialisation of cinema, where anything that titillates the audience gets a green light for mass success. But she firmly stated that actors have the power to say no.
“I don’t believe that you end up helpless in a situation. You can assert yourself,” she said, adding that it all comes down to what a person’s priority is. According to her, if an actor has spent years doing a certain kind of commercial cinema and then suddenly raises objections, it becomes harder for those concerns to be taken seriously. Her advice? Be upfront about your boundaries from the very beginning, even if it means losing out on certain roles or fame.
Nithya also shared that she has always been clear about the kind of scenes she’s willing to do, and she’s okay with missing out on projects that don’t align with her values. For her, choosing self-respect over stardom is a no-brainer.
Janhvi Kapoor Stays Silent Amid Controversy
While Nithya has spoken up, Janhvi Kapoor has chosen to stay mum on the entire ‘Peddi’ controversy. No statements, no social media posts addressing the backlash — just complete silence. Fans and critics alike are waiting to see if she’ll eventually break her silence, but for now, the actress is letting her work do the talking.
The debate around the song has sparked a larger conversation about how female actors are portrayed in Bollywood and South Indian cinema. With voices like Nithya Menen adding to the discussion, it’s clear that the industry is slowly but surely being forced to confront these uncomfortable questions.