Rashmika Mandanna raises personal boundaries around on-screen costuming after discussion of Janhvi Kapoor’s portrayal in the film “Peddi.” On “Koffee With Karan” Season 9, she says she is not comfortable with excessive skin show, while acknowledging that some characters in commercial cinema may require revealing outfits. She presents her approach as drawing clear “lines” for herself and choosing to work with directors she feels understand those boundaries.
The episode also features comments from Vijay Deverakonda about how difficult it can be for actors to set limits during production. He says performers need a support system to feel able to refuse scenes and to avoid the pressure of being told that such refusals are unprofessional. Across coverage, the “Peddi” controversy is framed as a wider conversation among celebrities about objectification and how actresses are portrayed in South Indian films.
One outlet additionally notes the timing of the interview, airing shortly after Mandanna’s film “Ranabaali” releases, and references market-style performance estimates amid mixed reviews. Overall, the reported focus is on actors’ agency and the conditions that make it easier or harder to negotiate costume and scene choices.
