SS Rajamouli, director of RRR, recently spoke about his relationship with religion in an interview with The New Yorker. image credit: Google

Rajamouli was once deeply involved in his family's religious practices, but eventually became an atheist after feeling that religion was a form of exploitation. image credit: Google

Despite his atheism, Rajamouli still draws inspiration from Hindu epics like the Ramayana and the Mahabharata in his films. image credit: Google

Rajamouli's latest project, a globe-trotting adventure film with Mahesh Babu called SSMB29, is highly anticipated by fans. image credit: Google

The director feels that these epics are like oceans, and every time he revisits them, he finds something new. image credit: Google

Rajamouli 's family is deeply religious, but he does not let his personal beliefs affect his work. image credit: Google

RRR, which features Ram Charan and Jr NTR, received acclaim from audiences in India, the US, and Japan. image credit: Google

The film tells the story of a fictional meeting between historical figures Alluri Sitarama Raju and Komaram Bheem. image credit: Google

Rajamouli believes that the complexity and drama of these epics make them timeless and relevant, regardless of one's personal beliefs. image credit: Google

Despite his personal views on religion, Rajamouli remains a respected and influential filmmaker in the Indian film industry. image credit: Google