Key Facts: Director S.S. Rajamouli faced backlash after comments on Lord Hanuman during the Varanasi event. His emotional reaction to a technical glitch at the event added to the controversy. Old videos resurfaced showing Rajamouli calling Lord Rama "boring," sparking criticism from devotional and Hindutva groups. His silence amid criticism, including comments from BJP leaders, has fueled negative perceptions. Experts say as a filmmaker dealing with Indian mythological icons,