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flag Filmmaker SS Rajamouli's claim of not believing in God sparked backlash and a complaint, but Ram Gopal Varma defended him, citing constitutional rights.

flag Filmmaker SS Rajamouli sparked controversy during a pre-release event for his 2027 film *Varanasi* when he stated he doesn’t believe in God, citing technical issues at the event. flag The Vanara Sena filed a formal complaint, alleging religious sentiment was harmed. flag In response, filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma defended Rajamouli, citing India’s Constitution, particularly Article 25, which protects the right to not believe. flag Varma argued that atheism is constitutionally protected and dismissed criticism as rooted in jealousy over Rajamouli’s success, not genuine religious concern. flag He emphasized that personal beliefs, including lack of faith, do not diminish artistic achievement or the right to portray religious figures. flag The film stars Mahesh Babu, Priyanka Chopra, and Prithviraj Sukumaran.

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