SS Rajamouli, director of RRR, recently spoke about his relationship with religion in an interview with The New Yorker.
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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.
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Despite his atheism, Rajamouli still draws inspiration from Hindu epics like the Ramayana and the Mahabharata in his films.
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Rajamouli's latest project, a globe-trotting adventure film with Mahesh Babu called SSMB29, is highly anticipated by fans.
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The director feels that these epics are like oceans, and every time he revisits them, he finds something new.
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Rajamouli's family is deeply religious, but he does not let his personal beliefs affect his work.
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RRR, which features Ram Charan and Jr NTR, received acclaim from audiences in India, the US, and Japan.
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The film tells the story of a fictional meeting between historical figures Alluri Sitarama Raju and Komaram Bheem.
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Rajamouli believes that the complexity and drama of these epics make them timeless and relevant, regardless of one's personal beliefs.
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Despite his personal views on religion, Rajamouli remains a respected and influential filmmaker in the Indian film industry.
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