"A beautiful girl in bikini is supposed to.......": Ram Gopal Verma on his deleted tweet on Kiara's War 2 look

Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma has finally addressed the controversy surrounding his now-deleted tweet about Kiara Advani after the teaser of War 2 created a storm online. The filmmaker had faced sharp criticism on social media for a remark many users considered inappropriate. In a recent conversation, Varma opened up about the incident, the backlash that followed, and why he eventually chose to delete the post.

The teaser of the much-anticipated action film had already grabbed attention for its scale and star power. However, Kiara’s brief bikini appearance quickly became one of the most talked-about moments from the teaser, sparking widespread discussion online.

Ram Gopal Varma explains his controversial remark

During an interview with Vickey Lalwani, Ram Gopal Varma said he doesn’t clearly remember the exact words he used in the tweet. According to the filmmaker, he frequently posts on social media and the tweet in question was written a while ago.

He explained that his reaction to Kiara’s appearance in the teaser was meant as a compliment. Varma shared that when filmmakers present a glamorous visual like a bikini shot in a trailer, it is naturally meant to evoke a reaction from viewers. From his perspective, his comment reflected that reaction rather than an attempt to disrespect the actor.

Varma also pointed out that he has always been candid about expressing admiration for actresses he finds beautiful. He recalled that even during the time of Sridevi and the making of Rangeela, he never hesitated to speak openly about such thoughts.

Why the filmmaker deleted the tweet

Despite defending his intention, Varma admitted that he does not remember the exact reason he removed the tweet later. The post had triggered widespread criticism soon after it surfaced, with many social media users calling it disrespectful toward Kiara Advani.

The deleted tweet had referenced the on-screen clash between Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR in the film in a way that many felt objectified the actress. As a result, the filmmaker faced significant backlash online, with several users demanding that he take the post down.

Kiara Advani’s War 2 look created buzz

While the controversy dominated headlines for a while, Kiara Advani’s appearance in the teaser undeniably generated massive buzz among fans. The actor’s glamorous beach sequence quickly went viral across platforms, adding to the excitement around the film.

Directed by Ayan Mukerji, War 2 was a part of the expanding YRF Spy Universe and served as the sixth installment in the blockbuster action franchise.