SS Rajamouli's Globetrotter event faced a technical glitch, which left the director furious. Expressing disappointment, he claimed he does not believe in God and shared how his dad had blessed saying Lord Hanuman is with the team. His comment has not gone down well with netizens
SS Rajamouli (Pic/Yogen Shah)
SS Rajamouli has finally unveiled the much-awaited teaser of his upcoming magnum opus, Globetrotter. The film, starring Mahesh Babu as Rudhra, is officially titled Varanasi. It was announced at a grand event in Hyderabad, attended by fans from across the globe. However, repeated technical issues stopped the footage from playing properly. This made the RRR director angry, and he recalled how his dad had mentioned that Lord Hanuman was with the team, blessing them. His comment on the almighty has drawn flak from netizens.
SS Rajamouliās comment on Lord Hanuman
Rajamouli said, āNaku devudu mida pedda nammakam ledu andi. Nannagaru vachi indaka Hanumaā¦venakala untadu, nadipistadu ani chepparu. Idi aina ventane kopam vachindi. Idena nadipinchedi ani? (I donāt believe in God. My father mentioned that Hanuman will guide me. I got angry as soon as this (glitches) happened. Is this how Heās helping me?)ā
He also shared that his wife, Rama, is a strong devotee of Hanuman and speaks to Him like a friend. He added, āMy wife has great devotion to Lord Hanuman. She talks to Him like Heās her friend. I even got angry with her for a while. Letās see.ā
The statement has triggered discussion and debate online. Many fans expressed surprise, noting that Rajamouliās blockbuster films, including Baahubali and RRR, have drawn heavily from Hindu epics and mythology.
Netizens on Rajamouliās comment
A social media user said, āIt was not fair on the part of Rajamouli, like saying he doesnāt believe in God. How come he titled the movie Varanasi and used mythological characters? Doesnāt he know that people get hurt? Not expected from a man of his stature (sic).ā
Atheism Against #HanumanJi Is Unacceptable Mr.Rajamouliā¦.
ā Bollywood Legacy Channel (@LegacyChannel_) November 16, 2025
On The Contrary You Are Trying To Fool Audience & Making Money In Name Of #ShreeRam Is Totally Patheticšš»@ssrajamouli Pls Remember Where There Is Jai Shree Ram, Our Beloved Hanuman Ji Follows & Worshipped By Crores Ofā¦ pic.twitter.com/YCm3pb9wDV
An X user wrote, āToo disappointed with S S Rajamouli sirās remarks regarding Lord Hanuman. He may be an atheist but making such comments about a god is completely unacceptable.ā
Too disappointed with S S Rajamouli sir remarks reg lord hanuman. He maybe an atheist but doing such comments rega god is completely unacceptable. #GlobeTrotter #Varanasi
ā KeerthyāØ (@itsmeme1063) November 15, 2025
https://t.co/jV0ErNVxAZ
āHe didnāt give credits to God when he got success. But when he fails a bit, he is ready to blame God,ā wrote another user.
āWhy should you blame Hanuman when your team couldnāt work? Blame your team and technicians instead,ā criticised another user.
The event drew massive attention, with lead actors Mahesh Babu and Priyanka Chopra Jonas presenting the first glimpse. Also spotted were Prithviraj Sukumaran, Namrata Shirodkar and Sitara Ghattamaneni, who cheered for Mahesh from the front rows. Adding to the eveningās grandeur, actress-singer Shruti Haasan delivered a live performance.
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