Why Have a Heroine If She Has Nothing Important to Do?

Peddi movie and herione roles in Telugu movies became topic of discussion again after Jahnavi Kapoor words at recent Koffee with Karan episode.

Telugu audiences do not need a special introduction to director Buchi Babu Sana. His first film, Uppena became a big success. Along with hero Vaishnav Tej, actress Krithi Shetty also received a lot of attention. Her character Bebamma became popular among audiences. One of the reasons was the importance Buchi Babu gave to the female lead in his debut film.

But questions have now been raised about Janhvi Kapoor's role in his second film, Peddi. A director who presented his heroine so well in his first movie has faced criticism for not giving the female lead enough importance in his next film. Some viewers have even questioned why Janhvi's character was needed in the story at all.

Audiences expect heroines to have meaningful roles. Simply bringing a popular actress into a film is not enough. Her character should contribute to the story and have a purpose. Otherwise, viewers may wonder why the filmmaker included her in the first place.

Recently, Janhvi Kapoor spoke about the controversy surrounding Peddi during her appearance on Koffee With Karan. She accepted that she should take responsibility for her part in what happened. Janhvi explained that film scripts in the South do not always include every detail in advance, such as camera angles. She also spoke about the pressure to follow a director's instructions professionally. However she felt that she could have questioned certain decisions more strongly.

This has brought Buchi Babu's filmmaking choices into the discussion. During the film's promotions, he spoke positively about Janhvi's character. Yet, many viewers felt that the role did not have the expected depth or importance on screen.

Directors must understand that a heroine's role should serve a purpose beyond adding glamour or attracting fans. Audiences are ready to watch films even without a heroine if the story demands it. But when a female lead is included, viewers expect her character to contribute something meaningful.

This is an important lesson for filmmakers. A heroine is not just a name on the poster. Her character must have a reason to exist in the story.