SS Rajamouli faces legal backlash after Lord Hanuman remark at *Varanasi* launch
Filmmaker SS Rajamouli is facing legal trouble after remarks he made at a recent event sparked outrage. A complaint was filed against him for allegedly hurting religious sentiments, leading to an FIR being registered by Hyderabad police. The controversy began during the launch of his upcoming movie, Varanasi. On November 15, 2025, Rajamouli unveiled Varanasi—a mythological action-adventure movie—to 50,000 spectators in Hyderabad. He described the movie as inspired by Indiana Jones and James Bond, but technical issues disrupted the teaser screening. While addressing the crowd, he joked that he felt let down by Lord Hanuman. The FIR against Rajamouli marks a growing tension between artistic expression and religious sensitivities. Police are now examining the case, while public reactions continue to divide opinion. The outcome could impact how filmmakers discuss mythology in future movies.
