Hyderabad, Nov 21 (NationPress) Director Ram Gopal Varma has come to the aid of acclaimed filmmaker S S Rajamouli, asserting his right to express disbelief in God, referencing that Article 25 of the Indian Constitution guarantees the freedom to choose non-belief.

Varma's remarks were in response to the uproar following Rajamouli's declaration during the title unveiling of his film 'Varanasi'. At this event, Rajamouli openly stated his lack of belief in God.

On his social media platform X, Varma articulated his thoughts about the backlash faced by Rajamouli, stating, "In light of the hostility directed at @ssrajamouli by self-proclaimed believers, it's vital to understand that atheism is not a crime in India. Article 25 of the Constitution safeguards the right to be non-believer. He is entitled to his stance just as much as those who express their faith."

He further challenged the illogical argument that questioned why Rajamouli features God in his films if he doesn't believe. He posed, "Should a director embody a gangster to create a gangster movie or become a ghost to direct a horror film? The astonishing reality is that, despite his non-belief, God has blessed @ssrajamouli with unparalleled success, wealth, and admiration—far exceeding what many devout individuals may experience in several lifetimes."

Continuing his discourse, Varma speculated, "Therefore, 1. God favors atheists more than believers; 2. God remains indifferent; 3. Or perhaps God isn’t monitoring who believes and who doesn’t. If God is unbothered by Rajamouli's beliefs, why are the so-called guardians of faith so agitated?"

Varma emphasized that the true issue lies not in Rajamouli's atheism, but in his achievements without divine belief, which unsettles those who have fervently prayed yet failed. He concluded, "Defending God could be deemed an insult, suggesting He requires protection. Rajamouli's atheism does not diminish God; instead, it amplifies the insecurity of those who mistakenly believe that faith would crumble without belief. So, take a breath. Both God and Rajamouli are doing just fine. The real distress lies with those who fail to comprehend either."

In closing, Varma remarked that God would likely contribute even more to @SSRajamouli's already substantial wealth through #Varanasi, while the envious can wallow in their jealousy. The essence of the matter is simple: it’s jealousy disguised as faith in God... Jai Shri Ram.