SS Rajamouli OPENS UP about being an atheist at Varanasi teaser launch, says… SS Rajamouli unveiled the Varanasi teaser with stars Mahesh Babu and Priyanka Chopra, stunning fans with both the visuals and his candid admission of being an atheist. The globe-spanning teaser and star-studded event have set the stage for one of Indian cinema’s biggest upcoming films. Popular filmmaker SS Rajamouli finally revealed the teaser and title of his highly awaited film Varanasi (SSMB29/Globetrotter), starring Mahesh Babu and Priyanka Chopra in key roles but it was his unexpected confession that surprised everyone. Speaking at the Globetrotter event in Hyderabad, the Baahubali and RRR director openly shared that he is an atheist, despite creating films deeply rooted in mythology and spirituality. His honesty won over the audience instantly. The hype around Varanasi skyrocketed when Rajamouli showcased the teaser at Ramoji Film City. Nearly 50,000 fans gathered outside, though only those with special passport-style passes could enter turning the passes into instant collectibles. The teaser promises a massive, globe-spanning narrative. It …