Rajamouli Takes Solo Trek To Odisha’s Deomali, Disheartened By Littering: 'A Little Civic Sense...'

Ace filmmaker SS Rajamouli recently went on a solo trek to Deomali, Odisha’s highest peak, and while he was mesmerised by the stunning views, he was also left disappointed by the littered trails.  

SS Rajamouli recently went on a solo trek to Deomali, Odisha’s highest peak.

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Ace filmmaker SS Rajamouli recently went on a solo trek to Deomali, Odisha’s highest peak, and while he was mesmerised by the stunning views, he was also left disappointed by the littered trails.  

Taking to X (formerly Twitter) on Wednesday, Rajamouli expressed his dismay at the waste strewn across the scenic route. His remarks have since prompted a response from Odisha’s socio-political leader Suparno Satpathy. 

What Rajamouli said

Rajamouli shared a video collage from his trek, capturing the breathtaking scenery from the mountain’s peak. However, the visuals also depicted plastic bottles and other trash scattered among the rocks. The video concluded with the filmmaker posing for the camera, dressed in a green T-shirt, pants, and white sneakers. 

Expressing his concerns about the littering, Rajamouli wrote, "Had an amazing solo trek to Deomali, Odisha’s highest and most stunning peak. The view from the top was absolutely breathtaking. However, it was disheartening to see the trail marred by litter. Such pristine wonders deserve better. A little civic sense can make a huge difference… Every visitor should carry back their waste to help protect these places." 

 

 

 

 

 

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Odisha leader responds 

Suparno Satpathy took note of Rajamouli’s concerns and responded via X. He shared the director’s tweet and wrote, "Dear @ssrajamouli, regrets for your unpleasant experience at the stunning Deomali. My appeal to our ‘positions of power’ - 'Visitors need to be sensitised extensively and violators need be penalised heavily'- SS. ps: This also goes for all the other stunning spots of Odisha." 

What’s next for Rajamouli? 

On the professional front, SS Rajamouli is gearing up for his next ambitious project, tentatively titled SSB29, which will feature Mahesh Babu and Priyanka Chopra in lead roles. The film, penned by veteran writer Vijayendra Prasad, has kept further casting details under wraps.