Rangareddy (Telangana): A right wing organisation has filed a complaint with the police against filmmaker S S Rajamouli, accusing him of hurting Hindu sentiments with his comments about Lord Hanuman during a recent promotional event in Hyderabad for his upcoming film Varanasi.

The remarks in question were reportedly made by Rajamouli on November 15 at the 'Globe Trotter' event, organised to promote the film.

A police official said, "Yesterday we received a complaint from Vanarasena organisation alleging that filmmaker SS Rajamouli hurt Hindu feelings by saying, 'I don't believe in God Hanuman’, at the ‘Varanasi’ movie teaser launch in Ramoji Film City. So far, we have not registered a case."

The official added that an investigation into the matter is currently underway.

Sources said the comments were made amid technical glitches during the event, which saw the presence of thousands of fans who had travelled from different countries to attend.

The Globe Trotter event also featured the release of the teaser, the first look of actor Mahesh Babu, and the title reveal of ‘Varanasi’. The lead cast, including Mahesh Babu, Prithviraj Sukumaran and Priyanka Chopra, attended the event. PeeCee is reported to be playing the role of Mandakini, while Prithviraj Sukumaran will portray Kumbha.

‘Varanasi’ is slated for release during Sankranti 2027.

ANI