'Varanasi' controversy: Ram Gopal Varma defends SS Rajamouli amid atheism row; RGV slams critics’ baseless attacks

Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma has publicly defended SS Rajamouli after the director faced backlash for declaring himself an atheist. Varma argued that atheism is constitutionally protected and that an artist's personal beliefs shouldn't limit their creative expression. He suggested critics' jealousy fuels the controversy, asserting Rajamouli's success will continue regardless.

'Varanasi' controversy: Ram Gopal Varma defends SS Rajamouli amid atheism row; RGV slams critics’ baseless attacks
Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma has publicly defended SS Rajamouli after the director faced backlash for declaring himself an atheist. Varma argued that atheism is constitutionally protected and that an artist's personal beliefs shouldn't limit their creative expression. He suggested critics' jealousy fuels the controversy, asserting Rajamouli's success will continue regardless.