Ram Gopal Varma Defends SS Rajamouli’s Right to Be an Atheist, Calls Out Venom Spewers
Director Ram Gopal Varma has strongly defended filmmaker S. S. Rajamouli after the latter’s statement about not believing in God triggered heated reactions online. The controversy erupted after Rajamouli, during the title launch of his upcoming film Varanasi, openly stated that he does not believe in God — a remark that quickly drew criticism from religious groups and self-proclaimed “believers.”
Responding to the backlash, Ram Gopal Varma took to X on Friday to assert that Rajamouli had every right to express his beliefs.
“Being an atheist in India is not a crime. Article 25 of the Constitution protects the right to not believe,” he wrote, adding that people attacking Rajamouli should understand that constitutional freedoms apply to both believers and non-believers.
“Should a filmmaker become a ghost to make a horror film?”
Taking aim at critics who questioned why Rajamouli portrays divine elements in his films despite being an atheist, RGV offered his signature blunt explanation.
“By that logic, should a filmmaker become a gangster to make a gangster film, become a ghost to make a horror film?” he wrote.
He also pointed out the irony that Rajamouli — despite not believing in God — has achieved far more success and fan worship than many “believers” ever will.
“Despite him not believing in God, God gave Rajamouli 100 times more success… more than most believers will ever see in a hundred lifetimes.”
RGV Says Critics Are Triggered by Rajamouli’s Success
Calling out the “real reason” behind the outrage, RGV said Rajamouli’s success without religious faith threatens those who failed despite praying fervently.
He wrote, “Rajamouli being an atheist does not reduce God. It only increases the insecurity of those who think faith will collapse the moment someone stops believing.”
In his concluding remarks, Varma said Rajamouli will continue succeeding regardless of the noise, adding sarcastically that “losers can cry their hearts out with jealousy.”
Final Thoughts from TheTrendingPeople.com
Ram Gopal Varma’s defence of Rajamouli highlights an important conversation about freedom of belief in a country where faith often intersects with public discourse. Rajamouli’s simple admission of atheism sparked disproportionate backlash, reflecting how personal viewpoints are frequently politicised. RGV’s constitutional reminder underscores that creative expression and personal ideology can coexist without diminishing either. As the debate continues, what stands out is Rajamouli’s consistent track record of storytelling excellence — rooted not in faith, but in craft. His upcoming film Varanasi is likely to add another milestone to his career, regardless of the noise surrounding his beliefs.