Prakash Raj: 'I'm an Atheist, But My Mother Had Her Faith,' Actor Hits Back at Trolls

Actor Prakash Raj's mother, Swarnalatha, recently passed away. The actor, who is an atheist, was trolled for conducting her funeral according to Christian traditions, which was her faith. He has now given a solid reply to the critics.

Bengaluru (Apr. 2): Famous South Indian and Bollywood actor Prakash Raj is dealing with a personal loss. His mother, Swarnalatha, passed away recently at the age of 86. She had been unwell for some time. The family is going through a tough time, but even in this moment of grief, the actor is being trolled on social media.

The reason? He conducted his mother's funeral according to Christian traditions. Prakash Raj has always been open about being an 'atheist' and has said he doesn't believe in any god. So, when he performed a Christian funeral for his mother, a social media user questioned his decision. The user shared an old interview clip of the actor on X, where Prakash Raj had said, "I don't believe in God, I don't have time to worry about such things." The troll mockingly asked why an atheist would do this.

Prakash Raj's sharp reply to trolls

Prakash Raj did not stay silent. He gave a fitting reply to the troll, saying, "Yes. I don’t believe in god .. but my mother believed in her god. Who am i to deny her .. the right to be buried according to her belief. This is the basic respect we give one another. Will you Hate mongering monsters understand this #justasking"

For context, Prakash Raj's mother had grown up in an orphanage. She had converted to Christianity there. She later worked as a nurse and raised her family through many hardships. Many of the actor's fans have come out to support his decision, calling it an act of true humanity. They believe that respecting his mother's wishes over his own personal beliefs was the right thing to do, and many netizens are standing by him.