Ram Gopal Varma on Kiara Advani Bikini Controversy Explained

Ram Gopal Varma is a famous film director known for films like Rangeela, Company, the Sarkaar franchise, Bhoot, Nishabd, and others.

​Recently, he addressed the controversy around a now-deleted tweet.

​The deleted tweet, made after the War 2 teaser featuring Kiara Advani’s bikini scene was released, triggered immediate online backlash.

Let’s take a closer look at this matter.

Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma Responds to Kiara's Bikini Tweet

Ram Gopal Verma, popularly called as RGV, recently addressed the controversy pertained to Kiara Advani’s bikini appearance in the War 2 teaser featuring Hrithik Roshan and Junior NTR.

He called his remark a backhanded compliment and defended his right to comment on on-screen appearances.

Ram Gopal Verma Controversy: How Did It Begin

The controversy began when the War 2 teaser, showcasing Kiara Advani in a bikini for the first time, was released. This prompted RGV to post a comment that drew widespread online criticism.

​It showcased Kiara Advani’s first-ever bikini appearance, prompting RGV to post a comment on it. Here's the controversial tweet on X.

He later deleted the tweet, saying it was just his observation and reaction, and that the promo seemed designed to provoke attention.

Speaking with Vicky Lalwani, Varma said he cannot recall the exact wording of the tweet because he frequently posts multiple tweets. 

Varma clarified that he didn’t intend to insult anyone; it was simply his reaction to Kiara Advani’s appearance in the teaser of War 2. He added that when a trailer features a woman in a bikini, it is expected to provoke reactions.

Ram Gopal Varma added that he has always openly shared his views on actresses he finds beautiful—something he has been doing since the early days of his career.

Brief about Kiara Advani

Kiara Advani is one of Bollywood's most beautiful actresses. Married to actor Siddharth Malhotra, she made her debut in MS Dhoni: The Untold Story.

Following her debut, she rose to fame with several successful film roles. Some of her best films include

• Shershaah (2021)
• Indoo Ki Jawaani (2020)
• Kabir Singh (2019)
• Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 (2022)
• Good Newwz (2019)
• M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story (2016)
• Satyaprem Ki Katha (2023)
• Jugjugg Jeeyo (2022)
• Lust Stories (2018)

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