Thu Feb 27 11:20:00 UTC 2025: ## Tollywood Director S.S. Rajamouli embroiled in controversy after friend alleges harassment
**Hyderabad, India:** Accusations of harassment and emotional distress against renowned Tollywood director S.S. Rajamouli have surfaced following a viral video and suicide note released by U. Srinivas Rao, a close friend who claims a 34-year-long friendship with the director.
Srinivas Rao, who served as an executive producer on Rajamouli’s film *Yamadonga*, alleges in a self-recorded video that Rajamouli has subjected him to emotional torment due to a complex romantic situation involving a woman. He claims a “triangle love story” led to conflict, culminating in Rajamouli allegedly pressuring him to end their relationship.
In the video, Srinivas Rao states that he proposed a solution involving marriage and shared life, a suggestion Rajamouli reportedly rejected. He further alleges that Rajamouli’s subsequent harassment stems from Srinivas Rao sharing their personal story with others. The video concludes with a plea for police intervention and a demand for a lie detector test to clarify the situation.
Srinivas Rao’s video and accompanying letter, circulating widely on social media, have yet to elicit a response from either Rajamouli or the authorities. Police have not yet commented on whether an investigation will be launched. The information presented here is based on the viral video and has not been officially verified.
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