Ramayana on mythological movies

Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma has expressed strong disapproval of the trend of making mythological films in India, calling it 'dangerous' due to the potential for backlash and controversy. In an interview, he highlighted the reverence these stories hold in contemporary society and cited the recent film 'Adipurush,' which faced significant criticism, as an example of the risks involved. Varma noted that past successes in the genre, such as those by Babubhai Mistry and NT Rama Rao, are not indicative of today's polarized environment influenced by social media. He suggested that filmmakers should create new stories rather than directly adapting revered tales like 'Ramayana' to avoid negative scrutiny. Despite his criticisms, he wished success to those involved in these projects. Varma's remarks come as interest grows around the upcoming film 'Ramayana,' starring Ranbir Kapoor and Sai Pallavi.