Rishab Shetty’s upcoming film, Jai Hanuman, has landed in legal trouble.
As per reports, Mamidal Thirumal Rao, who is a high court advocate, filed a case against the actor, director Prasanth Varma and the producers Mythri Movie Makers for projecting Hanuman with a ‘human face’ on the poster.
Jai Hanuman first look offensively depicted God with human face— is the claim.
Thirumal held a press conference to discuss the case he filed against Jai Hanuman at the Nampally Criminal Court.
In a statement he said, “The teaser of Jai Hanuman was released in October by Mythri Movie Makers, which is represented by their producers Ravi Shankar and Naveen Yerneni, directed by Prasanth Varma and acted by Rishab Shetty, an award-winning actor. The poster shows Rishab as a mighty king with a muscular body. But his face is human. This means they have offensively depicted Lord Hanuman with a human face.”
Thirumal further added, “Rishab Shetty is the focus because he’s an award-winning actor and not Hanuman. I filed a case in criminal court over this, which was accepted. I put forth my argument. Because of this, I have to prove how Hanuman looks. I took examples from how He’s depicted in different countries to do that.”
Accusing filmmakers of taking cinematic liberty with Hindu Gods, Thirumal shared, “If we let this continue, the younger generation won’t know that Hanuman isn’t human. We will have to prove otherwise, even when it comes to other Gods like Ganesh and Varaha Swami when they make whatever they want to make money. We cannot let that happen.”
Jai Hanuman dives into the heart of Kaliyug, portraying Hanuman in Agnyathavas — a period of silent exile, awaiting the call to fulfil his vow to Shri Ram. The film promises to highlight Hanuman’s resilience and his unbreakable vow, with themes of devotion and loyalty woven into a high-octane action epic. Produced by Naveen Yerneni and Y Ravi Shankar, Jai Hanuman is expected to release in 2025.
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