Janhvi Kapoor Wore a Nidhi Halani Saree to Peddi Pre-Release — And It Could Cost ₹2.5–3 Lakhs?

Janhvi Kapoor walked into the Peddi pre-release event in Vijayawada wearing chocolate brown — and the room felt it before the cameras did.

A richly handcrafted saree in deep chocolate brown, adorned with intricate marodi embroidery, finished with olive green and antique gold details. High-neck blouse. Antique bangles stacked to the elbow. Hair down, eyes smoky. The look was reverent and regal at the same time — like she understood exactly where she was and dressed accordingly.

This was the Janhvi Kapoor Nidhi Halani saree moment — the NH Mandala Saree. And it's not something you can simply add to cart.

The Event — Peddi Pre-Release, Vijayawada

The grand pre-release event of Peddi was held on June 1, 2026 at the IGMC Stadium, Vijayawada — one of the biggest promotional spectacles in recent Tollywood history. The film stars Ram Charan alongside Janhvi Kapoor, with music by A.R. Rahman, presented by Mythri Movie Makers and Sukumar Writings. Directed by Buchi Babu Sana, the film was released on June 4, 2026. TrackTollywoodWikipedia

For an event of that scale — 25,000 fans, national cameras, the Telugu heartland — Janhvi's outfit choice wasn't just fashion. It was a message. She chose handcraft over high-street, couture over convenience.

The Saree — Janhvi Kapoor's Nidhi Halani NH Mandala Saree

The saree is from Nidhi Halani Couture — an Ahmedabad-based label that describes itself as luxury contemporary Indian clothing. The brand emphasises conscious luxury and contemporary craftsmanship, with all pieces handcrafted by master artisans. Designer Nidhi Halani trained at the prestigious Parsons School of Design in New York — and that international eye shows in every stitch.

The saree is described by the brand itself as a classic NH Mandala saree — handcrafted in rich chocolate brown, adorned with intricate marodi embroidery, highlighted with olive green and antique gold details. The centrepiece of the blouse is a bold circular mandala motif — almost architectural in its precision. It's the kind of embroidery that takes weeks, not hours.

What Makes It Special:

The Embroidery — Marodi Work Marodi is a traditional hand-embroidery technique that creates a twisted, rope-like stitch. It demands extraordinary precision and patience from the artisan — and the result is a texture that catches light differently at every angle. No machine can replicate it. That's the point.

The Colour Story Chocolate brown as a base is a bold choice — it moves away from the safe pastels of celebrity fashion and lands somewhere between old royalty and modern glamour. The olive green border and antique gold detailing add layers without noise.

The Silhouette High mock-neck blouse. Draped pallu. The structure frames the embroidery and keeps the eye moving upward — a styling choice that feels very intentional.

The Styling Team

Styled by Meagan Concessio with Gypsy Girl World, Junior Stylist Anshita Jadhwani. Earrings — Archana Aggarwal Official / Ascend Rohank Bangles — Abhilasha Pret Jewelry Glam — Riviera Lynn | Hair — Niki Tamenon

Every element of this look was considered. The jewellery leaned antique and heavy — exactly the right counterweight to the couture embroidery.

The Price — And The Honest Answer

Here's where it gets interesting. Nidhi Halani's official website is currently live but the store is not yet open to online shoppers. The brand is available through Pernia's Pop-Up Shop and operates by appointment only. NidhihalaniInstagram

Based on comparable pieces from Nidhi Halani listed on Pernia's Pop-Up Shop — heavily embroidered saree sets range from ₹110000 to ₹135000 and beyond. A bespoke, celebrity-styled, marodi-embroidered mandala saree of this complexity? The price almost certainly climbs significantly higher.

Our best estimate: ₹250000 – ₹300000?

That question mark is honest — and deliberate. Custom couture with this level of hand-embroidery doesn't come with a price tag on Instagram. It comes with a phone call.

What This Look Says

Janhvi Kapoor has spent the entire Peddi promotional circuit making bold, considered fashion choices. But this one landed differently. At a Telugu pre-release event — in front of a crowd that knows its culture deeply — she wore an Indian designer, Indian craft, and Indian embroidery. No Western luxury labels. No borrowed silhouettes.

That's not an accident. That's fashion intelligence.

Images sourced from @nidhihalaniofficial and @meaganconcessio on Instagram. All rights belong to respective owners. Used for editorial and informational purposes only.