Ram Gopal Varma makes sudden announcement

 Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma took to his official social media account on Thursday (March 14) to announce his entry into politics. The director said that he is contesting from Pithapuram, Andhra Pradesh.

Ram Gopal Varma's announcement

The decision by Ram Gopal Varma to enter politics was described as "sudden" on his official X (previously known as Twitter) account. “SUDDEN DECISION. Am HAPPY to inform that I am CONTESTING from PITHAPURAM,” he wrote. He will soon share further details. Soon after he shared the post, his fans congratulated him. However, a section of social media users did not believe him and they took to the comments section to asked whether he will contest the Lok Sabha polls or the Assembly elections in the state.

RGV vs Pawan Kalyan

The decision of the director influenced Pawan Kalyan to contest election from Pithapuram seat. Pawan Kalyan is the president of Jena Sena. He was selected by the alliance of Telugu Desam Party, Bharatiya Janata Party and Jena Sena.

Ram Gopal Varma has challenged Telugu Superstar previously

In 2018, Ram Gopal Varma had reportedly challenged Pawan Kalyan and wrote, “I wish @PawanKalyan will contest all seats in AP like @superstarrajini doing in TN ..if he doesn’t do, PK’s fans will feel he doesn’t have guts like Rajinikanth ..it will be an insult to Telugu people’s prestige if our Superstar has lesser guts than the Superstar of Tamil people.” “If @PawanKalyan doesn’t with guts contest in each and every seat of AP, both his fans and all Telugu people will feel he’s just a very ordinary star and not a SUPERSTAR like @superstarrajini of the Tamil people,” he added.

Bold Director

Ram Gopal Varma is a successful director. He has made some of the finest films in India. He has always experimented with new subjects, genres and new techniques. He is very bold and unconventional personality. He has always been in the headlines for his controversial statements. Let’s see how he will fare in the election.

Kevin Varchand