Shocking! SS Rajamouli accused of ‘ruining’ alleged close friend’s life. Here’s what we know

Reports about serious allegations against filmmaker SS Rajamouli are doing rounds on the internet. A video has surfaced online in which a man named Uppalapati Srinivasa Rao, claiming to be a ‘close friend’ of SS Rajamouli, accused the RRR director of ‘ruining his life’.

‘SS Rajamouli ruined my career’

While LiveMint couldn't individually verify the video's authenticity, Gulte reported that Srinivasa Rao and Rajamouli's association goes back to 1990. Rao is a senior Telugu technician.

Blaming Rajamouli, Rao has addressed a letter to the Mettuguda police and claimed that the director is responsible for his personal and professional setbacks in life.

Rao also said that he and Rajamouli had a fallout due to a love triangle, Hindustan Times reported. He also mentioned, in his alleged letter to the police, that Rajamouli is the reason he is still single at the age of 55. He further accused the director of tormenting him over a woman. However, he also said that he has no proof of his claims.

Rao allegedly also said that he had no choice but to end his life, for which he holds Rajamouli responsible.

“I have no option but to die by suicide. Rajamouli is the reason I am still single at 55. We worked together until Yamadonga, but he ruined my career for a woman,” Rao allegedly said in his statement.

While these claims are serious, Rajamouli has not yet addressed them.

SS Rajamouli

SS Rajamouli is seemingly busy with his next project, SSMB29. Reportedly, it will star Mahesh Babu alongside Priyanka Chopra. Reports also suggest that the film shoot has begun in Hyderabad.

Earlier this year, Priyanka was seen in Hyderabad. Her reason for the visit wasn't known. She had travelled from the US to attend her brother's wedding in Mumbai.

The team is expected to share an update soon. They have yet to announce the film's final cast.