# Raaka sets Guinness record for real-time motion capture of 37 performers

2026-09-21T20:53:54+00:00 | Entertainment | Indian Opinion Desk

Corroboration: 3 independent outlets

Atlee and Allu Arjun’s upcoming sci-fi film Raaka has set a Guinness World Record for the most people captured in real-time motion capture. Sun Pictures announced the feat on Monday, with 37 performers recorded simultaneously during a sequence in Mumbai on 15 September 2026. NDTV and Odisha TV report the achievement as a straight news item, quoting the production house and Allu Arjun calling it a proud moment. M9.news however focuses on fan disappointment, calling the record a letdown that echoes its claim that promotion is alienating the Telugu audience. The film is scheduled for a pan-India release, with Allu Arjun reportedly playing four roles.

## Indian Opinion Analysis

NDTV and Odisha TV report the Guinness record as straight news, quoting Sun Pictures and Allu Arjun without commentary. M9.news leads instead with fan disappointment, framing the announcement as a letdown that echoes its 'Varanasi mistake' claim that global promotion alienates the Telugu core audience. This contrast is the story: the official account emphasises a historic technical achievement for Indian cinema, while the sensationalist framing treats the same event as a promotional misfire. The record itself is verified by Guinness, but the debate is about audience perception. The test will be whether Telugu-language promotional content follows before release.

## Coverage

- odishatv.in (neutral report) <https://odishatv.in/entertainment/allu-arjun-and-atlees-raaka-makes-history-with-guinness-world-record-ahead-of-release-watch-12561459>
  Straight news report of the record announcement with no editorial slant
- m9.news (sensationalist) <https://www.m9.news/movienews/raaka-allu-arjun-fans-wanted-more-than-guinness-records/>
  Leads with fan disappointment and frames record as promotional failure
- ndtv.com (neutral report) <https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/allu-arjun-and-atlees-raaka-sets-guinness-world-record-before-release-12077691>
  Straight news report of the record announcement with no editorial slant

Tags: Allu Arjun, Atlee, Guinness World Records, Raaka, Sun Pictures
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