Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma responds to public criticism of films accused of promoting violence after a chainsaw attack on a schoolgirl in Andhra Pradesh. In posts on X, he argues that blaming cinema for real-life violent acts is misplaced, using an analogy to Ramayana-linked blame for kidnappings.
The comments come as debates intensify online about whether repeated depictions of extreme violence affect young audiences, with some users pointing to the movie “Animal,” including a scene where a character enters a school classroom carrying a loaded gun. Other posts also reference broader concerns about portrayals of aggression and masculinity, alongside claims that criticism of such content can attract backlash.
Across coverage, both outlets focus on Varma’s central comparison and the timing of his remarks amid the Andhra Pradesh incident and discussion of “Animal.” One outlet adds more detail about the specific online debate and the kinds of arguments raised by users, while the other also briefly notes Varma’s ongoing work and an upcoming project, “Police Company.”
