At the title launch event for SS Rajamouli's upcoming film "Varanasi," a technical malfunction occurred while screening the teaser on a large screen, which frustrated Rajamouli. During the event, Rajamouli made an emotional remark expressing feeling let down by Lord Hanuman, saying, "Is this how Hanuman helps me?" This comment was made in the context of the unexpected glitches that disrupted the event and delayed the teaser screening. His statement, perceived as blaming Lord Hanuman for the technical failures, sparked outrage among fans, leading many to demand a public apology for hurting religious sentiments[2][4][8][9]. The event was highly anticipated, featuring stars Mahesh Babu and Priyanka Chopra and showcasing a teaser with mythological elements, seemingly linked to the Ramayana. The teaser release was marred by technical issues, which were exacerbated by an unauthorized drone operated the previous night, preventing proper technical rehearsals and adding to Rajamouli's frustration[3][6][7]. While some fans were shocked and upset, criticizing Rajamouli's remark as disrespectful to their faith, others understood it as a moment of frustration and emotional honesty from the director. Rajamouli is known to be an atheist, which contributed to the controversy when he indirectly blamed a deity during a professional setback[2][9]. Despite the glitch and controversy, the teaser was eventually released, and Rajamouli highlighted the film's ambitious use of new technology, including IMAX's Premium Large Scale Format[8]. The backlash primarily centers around his comment relating to Lord Hanuman, which went viral and sparked a significant online debate[9].
Citations
1.https://www.greatandhra.com/movies/news/biggest-blunder-in-varanasi-announcement-teaser-150795
2.https://www.ibtimes.co.in/varanasi-event-ss-rajamouli-insults-lord-hanuman-blames-almighty-tech-glitch-mahesh-babu-892558
3.https://www.gulte.com/movienews/382183/a-moment-of-frustration-why-rajamoulis-reaction-shouldnt-be-blown-up
4.https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/telugu-cinema/ss-rajamouli-emotionally-admits-to-feeling-let-down-by-lord-hanuman-at-varanasi-event-101763274670572-amp.html
5.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/mahesh-babus-epic-lord-ram-scene-stuns-fans-call-varanasi-ss-rajamoulis-ramayana/articleshow/125353486.cms
6.https://www.obnews.co/Flow/News/id/12751924.html?val=125e9f80371d7cf59edcc41fd4d533c8&ch=oppo&g_v=bcRQupdfnbb8hDdcDDXWNZVrX-9U9FETa_mwWXCS6w6UdJD7I83XsHiPBhzE_Ett
7.https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/telugu-cinema/globe-trotter-event-faces-technical-glitches-ss-rajamouli-apologises-to-fans-ahead-of-trailer-release-101763222130468.html
8.https://www.news18.com/movies/telugu-cinema/ss-rajamouli-says-he-got-angry-with-lord-hanuman-after-hyderabad-event-glitch-is-this-how-he-guides-me-9711465.html
9.https://www.news18.com/movies/regional-cinema/ss-rajamouli-faces-backlash-for-remark-against-lord-hanuma-internet-demands-apology-ws-l-9711755.html
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Citations
1.https://www.greatandhra.com/movies/news/biggest-blunder-in-varanasi-announcement-teaser-150795
2.https://www.ibtimes.co.in/varanasi-event-ss-rajamouli-insults-lord-hanuman-blames-almighty-tech-glitch-mahesh-babu-892558
3.https://www.gulte.com/movienews/382183/a-moment-of-frustration-why-rajamoulis-reaction-shouldnt-be-blown-up
4.https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/telugu-cinema/ss-rajamouli-emotionally-admits-to-feeling-let-down-by-lord-hanuman-at-varanasi-event-101763274670572-amp.html
5.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/mahesh-babus-epic-lord-ram-scene-stuns-fans-call-varanasi-ss-rajamoulis-ramayana/articleshow/125353486.cms
6.https://www.obnews.co/Flow/News/id/12751924.html?val=125e9f80371d7cf59edcc41fd4d533c8&ch=oppo&g_v=bcRQupdfnbb8hDdcDDXWNZVrX-9U9FETa_mwWXCS6w6UdJD7I83XsHiPBhzE_Ett
7.https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/telugu-cinema/globe-trotter-event-faces-technical-glitches-ss-rajamouli-apologises-to-fans-ahead-of-trailer-release-101763222130468.html
8.https://www.news18.com/movies/telugu-cinema/ss-rajamouli-says-he-got-angry-with-lord-hanuman-after-hyderabad-event-glitch-is-this-how-he-guides-me-9711465.html
9.https://www.news18.com/movies/regional-cinema/ss-rajamouli-faces-backlash-for-remark-against-lord-hanuma-internet-demands-apology-ws-l-9711755.html
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