Kiara Advani Slams ‘Baseless’ Editing Rumours, Film Set for Global Release Clash with ‘Peddi’

Actor Kiara Advani has firmly shut down speculation surrounding alleged edits to intimate scenes in her upcoming film, calling the claims “absolute nonsense.” Taking to Instagram on Monday, the actress dismissed a viral report that suggested she had requested director Geetu Mohandas and co-star Yash to tone down certain sequences to protect her family-friendly image.

The rumours, initially reported by Koimoi and subsequently picked up by platforms like Glute and The Times of India, triggered widespread chatter on social media. The reports hinted at behind-the-scenes creative differences over the film’s bold content, which is being promoted as a stylised, “fairy tale for grown-ups.”

However, Kiara’s direct response appears to have put the controversy to rest, with fans and industry observers rallying behind her for addressing the issue head-on and calling out what many described as unfounded PR-driven gossip.

The yet-untitled pan-India project, which also features Nayanthara and Huma Qureshi, has been generating significant buzz for its scale and unconventional narrative. Originally slated for a June 4 release , the film has now been postponed and is gearing up for a wider global rollout.

Adding to the box-office excitement, the film will now hit theatres alongside the much-anticipated Peddi, setting the stage for a high-stakes clash. Trade analysts expect the simultaneous release to intensify competition, especially given the strong fan bases and cross-industry appeal of both projects.

With the controversy largely diffused and anticipation continuing to build, all eyes are now on how the film performs upon release and whether the buzz translates into box-office success.