Archive · 19 Nov 2025
SS Rajamouli Faces Backlash Over Lord Hanuman Remarks
Director SS Rajamouli is in trouble for saying he felt let down by Lord Hanuman at an event for his new movie 'Varanasi'.
Some people are upset and have filed a complaint.
Others are supporting him.
The police are looking into it.
SS Rajamouli sparked controversy with comments about Lord Hanuman
Rashtriya Vanara Sena filed a complaint against him for hurting religious sentiments
Rajamouli expressed disappointment in Hanuman's support for his film 'Varanasi'
Social media reactions polarized, with supporters and critics voicing opinions
No official case registered yet, police investigating the complaint
- Who
- SS Rajamouli
- What
- Faced backlash for remarks about Lord Hanuman
- When
- 15 November 2025
- Where
- Hyderabad, Ramoji Film City
- Why
- Due to comments made at the 'Varanasi' film event
Supporters of Rajamouli
Religious Group
Rajamouli's Remarks
Supporters of Rajamouli
Were a personal expression of disappointment, not intended to disrespect
Religious Group
Hurt religious sentiments and deserve legal action
- Film
- Varanasi
- Release Year
- 2027
- Lead Actors
- Mahesh Babu, Priyanka Chopra, Prithviraj Sukumaran
- Event Venue
- Ramoji Film City, Hyderabad
- Complaint Filed By
- Rashtriya Vanara Sena
Sources
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