Ram Gopal Varma Faces Backlash for Inappropriate Post on Kiara Advani’s War 2 Look

Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma stirred controversy on social media after sharing a bikini still of Kiara Advani from the War 2 teaser with an offensive caption. The now-deleted post on X (formerly Twitter) drew sharp criticism from netizens who labeled it distasteful and disrespectful.

Varma’s comment suggested a vulgar twist to the storyline, stating, “Instead of our countries and societies, if the war between Hrithik and Jr NTR is on who gets her bk, then 2 will be a b*buster.” Although he quickly deleted the post, screenshots circulated widely online, igniting discussions on platforms like Reddit. Users reacted strongly, calling him “OG Tharki” and questioning his mental state, with many expressing shock at the filmmaker's lack of decorum.

The teaser for War 2 was released on Jr. NTR’s 42nd birthday and features Hrithik Roshan, Jr. NTR, and Kiara Advani in lead roles. The film marks Jr. NTR’s Bollywood debut and is part of YRF’s ambitious spy universe. The teaser has been well-received, with fans praising its high-octane action and sleek visuals.

In response to the teaser’s reception, Hrithik Roshan expressed gratitude, calling War 2 a "special" project. He described reliving his character Kabir as a thrilling experience and said the team had worked hard to deliver a grand cinematic spectacle.

Kiara Advani also shared her excitement, highlighting several firsts—her first YRF film, her first action role, and her first bikini appearance on screen.

War 2 is set to release on August 14, 2025, in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu. Despite the online controversy, anticipation for the film remains high among fans of the action genre.