Archive · 21 Nov 2025
SS Rajamouli's Atheist Views Spark Backlash, Defended by Ram Gopal Varma
Director SS Rajamouli said he doesn't believe in God at an event, making some people upset.
Another director, Ram Gopal Varma, said it's okay for Rajamouli to have this belief.
Rajamouli apologized for a problem at the event.
SS Rajamouli sparked controversy by expressing disbelief in God during Varanasi event
His comments led to severe backlash on social media, with allegations of hurting religious sentiments
Ram Gopal Varma defended Rajamouli, arguing that being an atheist in India is not a crime
Varma suggested that Rajamouli's success despite his disbelief challenges the beliefs of those who failed
Rajamouli apologized for the inconvenience caused by a technical glitch at the event
- Who
- SS Rajamouli, Ram Gopal Varma
- What
- Expressed disbelief in God, defended Rajamouli's views
- When
- During Varanasi Globe Trotter event, backlash followed
- Where
- Varanasi Globe Trotter event, social media
- Why
- Rajamouli's comments sparked controversy, Varma defended him
Believers' Perspective
Atheists' Perspective
Hurt Sentiments
Believers' Perspective
Rajamouli's comments hurt the sentiments of God-loving people
Atheists' Perspective
Being an atheist is not a crime and should be respected
- Event
- Varanasi Globe Trotter event
- Rajamouli's Statement
- I don't believe in God. My father mentioned that Hanuman would guide me. I got angry as soon as this (glitch) happened. Is this how He's helping me?
- Varma's Defense
- Being an atheist in India is not a crime. Rajamouli's success challenges the beliefs of those who failed.
- Organization's Complaint
- Vanara Sena lodged a complaint against Rajamouli for allegedly hurting Hindu sentiments
