Film maker Ram Gopal Varma He expressed surprise and raised concern afterwards Mamata Banerjee He decided not to step down as chief minister despite his party’s defeat in the West Bengal Assembly elections. All India Trinamool CongressLed by Mamata, it suffered a decisive loss against the BJP, the results of which were declared on Monday.Taking a swipe at X, Varma wrote, “After so many decades in politics and 15 years as CM, I can’t believe @MamataOfficial ignores the fact that democracy in its very DNA is about institutions and attacking it means attacking democracy.” Mamata Banerjee, however, had allegedly refused to resign earlier Bharatiya Janata Party he “looted” the election.In another post, RGV shared an old picture of Thalapathy Vijay driving in Tamil Nadu along with a thought-provoking message that quickly caught the attention of the internet. The image sparked widespread debate among social media users and film fans alike for its striking comparison using a throwback moment.The photo showed former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi at a public event years ago. Standing behind him was a young Vijay, said to be around 16 at the time. Highlighting the transformation, Varma stated that no one could have predicted that the backroom boy would one day rise to become the dominant political force in Tamil Nadu. His observation immediately went viral, with many users re-sharing the image and calling it a memorable moment in retrospect.Soon after the post appeared, social media platforms were flooded with reactions, memes and fan edits. Many described the image as an “iconic moment”, noting how it captured the unpredictability of life and success. Fans, especially from the film fraternity, were thrilled to see a rare appearance of a young Vijay along with Karunanidhi. The post has since become one of the most talked about celebrity reactions to Vijay’s latest hit, once again showcasing Ram Gopal Varma’s ability to spark conversation with a unique and powerful visual.
