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SS Rajamouli Faces Backlash After 'Let Down By Lord Hanuman' Remark
SS Rajamouli Faces Backlash After 'Let Down By Lord Hanuman' Remark At Varanasi Event, Says He Doesn’t Believe In God
Filmmaker S.S. Rajamouli drew backlash after an emotional outburst at a Varanasi event where he expressed frustration over technical issues, saying he felt "let down by Lord Hanuman" because he doesn't believe in gods.
New Delhi: Filmmaker SS Rajamouli's remarks at the Globetrotter event in Varanasi have sparked a heated debate on the internet. The event, expected to be a grand showcase, was disrupted by major technical issues, making it difficult for the director to present a glimpse of his upcoming film. At one point, the RRR director became emotional and said he felt let down by Lord Hanuman.
Addressing the technical setbacks, Rajamouli said, “This is an emotional moment for me. I don't believe in God. My dad came and said Lord Hanuman will take care of things from behind. Is this how he takes care? Thinking of this, I am angry.”
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Rajamouli apologised to fans who had travelled from around the world to witness the first glimpse of the film. He referred to his father, writer Vijayendra Prasad, who had earlier said during his speech that Lord Hanuman's blessings were with the team.
Shocking what happened? Why is @ssrajamouli blaming lord Hanuman? pic.twitter.com/utezaTYnE6 — Tathvam-asi (@ssaratht) November 15, 2025
Explaining his frustration, Rajamouli added, “My wife is also fond of Lord Hanuman. She behaves as if he's her friend and converses with him. I got angry at her as well. When my father talked about Hanuman and suggested relying on his blessings for success, I got so angry.”
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His comments have triggered strong responses online, with many pointing out that Rajamouli's filmography—including RRR and Baahubali—draws deeply from Hindu mythology.
One user wrote, “How can a non-believer in God make movies on God and epics? His father is a staunch believer and even said ‘Jai Shri Ram' in his speech. Rajamouli takes references from God in each of his movies, so it's hard to believe he is an atheist.”
Another commented, “Don't know why people who don't believe in God feel like they're cool… unnecessary.”
A third user, however, defended the filmmaker: “Let's be honest, we've all questioned God when life gets hard. He's clearly stressed and emotional and probably got carried away. We've all been there.”
Rajamouli's upcoming film Varanasi, starring Mahesh Babu, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, and Prithviraj Sukumaran, is slated for a summer 2027 theatrical release.
Source: ZeeNews
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Deputy CM DK Shivakumar hit back at Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy for his remarks on religious mutt heads' involvement in Karnataka's power tussle. Shivakumar defended the seers, stating he never sought their support but couldn't refuse it if offered out of affection
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