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While stating that she has not watched Peddi, Nithya Menen said she is firmly against the objectification of female actors. However, she defended the South Indian film industry, arguing the issue exists globally. "I don't believe that you end up helpless in a situation," she said, stressing that actors can choose what projects they accept.

Actress Nithya Menen reacted to the ongoing controversy surrounding Peddi and the debate over whether Janhvi Kapoor has been objectified in the film. While Menen admitted she has not watched Peddi, she said she is firmly against the objectification of female actors in movies. However, she also strongly defended the South Indian film industry, arguing that objectification is not unique to South Indian cinema but a trend seen across film industries worldwide.

Nithya Menen On Peddi Controversy

'Actors Should Have Better Boundaries'

Speaking to Variety India, she said, "I feel the root of the problem lies in the hyper-commercialization of cinema. Whatever works commercially and titillates the audience is often indulged in for mass success. Is it too much? Absolutely. I wonder if actors should actually have better boundaries and the person who’s performing the scene should be able to put their foot down and say they are not okay with being objectified."