SS Rajamouli’s grand Varanasi title launch in Hyderabad may have been a larger-than-life introduction to his next cinematic spectacle, but the event also became a stressful backstage experience. The highly anticipated event, attended by media from across the world, was hit by technical glitches that delayed the proceedings.

SS Karthikeya recalls Varanasi event chaos

Now, Rajamouli’s son and Varanasi producer SS Karthikeya has opened up about the behind-the-scenes, admitting that the pressure of getting everything back on track left him on the verge of tears.