If you have been online recently, you might have seen a lot of anger directed at SS Rajamouli, the director of Baahubali and RRR. People are upset because of something he said about Lord Hanuman during the launch of his new movie, Varanasi. Police complaints have even been filed!
But
before we jump to conclusions, let’s look at what actually happened.
What Happened at the Event?
Rajamouli
was launching his massive new movie, Varanasi (starring Mahesh Babu).
The event was huge, with thousands of fans. But then, disaster struck. The
technical systems failed, and the teaser couldn't play on the big screen.
For a
perfectionist like Rajamouli, this was a nightmare. He was stressed,
embarrassed, and emotional.
The Controversial Comment
In his
frustration, Rajamouli took the mic and spoke about his father (a big devotee)
and his wife. He said: "I don't believe in God. My dad said Hanuman
will take care of everything. Is this how he takes care? I am angry."
People
saw a clip of this and got furious. They felt he was insulting Hanuman. But was
he?
Counter Argument by Popular creators
Popular
YouTubers like Pratik, Prem unfiltered, have stepped in to clear the air. Here
is why they think the anger is wrong:
1. It Was
Frustration, Not Hate: Pratik points out that Rajamouli was having a meltdown because his
event failed. He wasn't attacking Hanuman; he was complaining about the
situation. It’s like when you are stressed and you shout, "Why is God
doing this to me?" Expressing
your anger isn't the same thing as attacking God.
2. Look
at His Movies! Pratik
asks a simple question: Who has done more for Sanatan culture in cinema than Rajamouli?
- In RRR, he showed the
Alluri Sita Ramaraju like Lord Ram and Bheem like Hanuman metaphorically.
- In Baahubali 2, he glorified
Shivbhakti in climax scene.
- He has declared in many
interviews that he is a proud Hindu and Karmayogi on international
platforms also.
Actions
speak louder than words. Rajamouli might call himself an atheist, but his
movies treat our culture with the highest respect. He said he is an atheist in
terms of religion. But not in terms of Dharma. Dharma means way of life
explained in Bhagwad Geeta. The Famous Karma shlok. You can only
do your Karma having no right on its fruit/result.
3. The "Friendly Fire" Warning: Pratik warns that if we attack our own friends, we lose. Rajamouli is
one of the few directors making movies that celebrate Indian history and
culture. If we "cancel" him over one emotional sentence, we are only
hurting our own culture. Pratik calls this a "trap" that we shouldn't
fall into.
Why I agree with these creators:
SS Rajamouli, who
respects our Santana culture in his movies, is a thousand times better than
"fake devotees" who make movies that mock our Dharma. I completely
agree. Why are we attacking the one guy who makes us proud of our heritage on
the global stage? Filmmakers like Mani Ratnam and Rishab Shetty put their own
missionary agenda in the name of Dharmic movies. Rajamouli is not like them who
wrongly represents the history.
Conclusion
Rajamouli
had a bad day and said something out of anger. It wasn't perfect, but it wasn't
malicious. As Pratik suggests, we should judge him by the magnificent movies he
makes, not by a 30-second clip of him being stressed out. Let’s wait for Varanasi. it is going to be another masterpiece that celebrates our roots!
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