Filmmaker SS Rajamouli has sparked a controversy after remarks he made during the pre-release Globe Trotter event for his upcoming film Varanasi. While addressing technical glitches on stage, the director emotionally shared that he felt “let down” by Lord Hanuman, adding that he does not believe in God. The comment triggered criticism across social media, and a complaint was later filed against him for allegedly hurting religious sentiments.

Now, filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma has stepped forward to defend Rajamouli, describing the backlash as unnecessary and rooted in insecurity rather than faith.

Ram Gopal Varma’s response

In a detailed post on X, Varma criticised the reactions aimed at Rajamouli. “Being an atheist in India is not a crime,” he wrote. He highlighted Article 25 of the Consti

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