Janhvi Kapoor's Spiritual Journey and Film Release in Tollywood

Janhvi Kapoor is making waves in the Telugu film industry with her latest release, Peddi, co-starring Ram Charan. Ahead of the film's debut, she visited the Tirupati temple, climbing the Alipiri steps to seek blessings. The actress faced an unexpected incident at a pre-release event in Vijayawada, where a fan breached security. Additionally, she addressed criticism regarding a song from the film, emphasizing the importance of trusting the director's vision. Discover more about her journey and the film's storyline.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jun 4, 2026, 10:25 IST

Janhvi Kapoor's Growing Influence in Telugu Cinema

Janhvi Kapoor is steadily making her mark in the Telugu film industry. Her latest film, Peddi, featuring Ram Charan, premiered today (June 4) in theaters worldwide. Prior to the film's debut, Kapoor traveled to Hyderabad to pray at the Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple. As is her tradition, she ascended the Alipiri steps to reach the temple. Viral footage shows her climbing the 3,550 steps accompanied by her family and team. Janhvi frequently visits the Tirupati temple to seek blessings for significant events and film releases.

Janhvi's Climb to Tirupati Temple

Janhvi Kapoor Takes Alipiri Steps to Reach Tirupati Temple

In the viral clips, Janhvi is seen wearing a simple pink ethnic outfit. While making her way to the temple, she offered prayers and coconuts, remaining focused despite the presence of fans. She paused briefly to rest before continuing her ascent.

The release of #Peddi, Jahnavi was spotted at Alipiri as she headed to Tirumala to seek the blessings of Lord Balaji. 🙏✨#RamCharan #JanhviKapoor pic.twitter.com/MOXLiqp96f
— Ustaad Veera Gambhira🚩 (@PKYtrishira) June 4, 2026

Unexpected Incident at Vijayawada Event

Janhvi Kapoor Startles at Vijayawada Event

During the pre-release event for Peddi in Vijayawada, Janhvi encountered an unexpected situation when a fan of Ram Charan managed to breach security to meet him. In the midst of the commotion, the fan accidentally pushed Janhvi, but fortunately, Charan's bodyguard intervened just in time to protect her. The actress appeared startled as the incident unfolded.

Janhvi Kapoor Responds to Song Criticism

Janhvi Kapoor Addresses Hellallallo Criticism

In an interview, Janhvi discussed the backlash surrounding the song Hellallallo from Peddi, featuring Shruti Haasan. She expressed that she was unaware of the criticism and emphasized that an actor's role is to trust the director's vision. "In the context of the film and the characters, it made sense... I didn't perceive the song as vulgar; it felt like we were just dancing," she explained. When asked about her comfort level with the choreography, Janhvi stated that she would only feel uneasy if the intention was to 'titillate' the audience, which she believes was not the case for this song. She added, "I wasn't the only one dancing like that. Neither was Shruti. He was also doing the same dance steps. I think the perception lies in the eyes of the beholder, right?"

About Peddi

Peddi, directed by Buchi Babu Sana, features a talented cast including Shiva Rajkumar, Jagapathi Babu, Divyenndu, and Boman Irani. The film is inspired by the true story of a man named Peddi and revolves around a cross-athlete from an unnamed village in Andhra Pradesh.