Raaka Sets Guinness World Record for Most People Motion-Captured Simultaneously
Raaka, directed by Atlee and starring Allu Arjun and Deepika Padukone, has set a Guinness World Record for the most people motion-captured in real time, with 37 performers recorded simultaneously. This technological milestone, achieved in February 2026 and certified in September, highlights the film's ambitious scale and visual effects. The record was officially recognized in a ceremony attended by the cast and crew, with both Allu Arjun and Atlee expressing pride in the achievement. Behind-the-scenes footage has also been shared, showcasing the motion-capture process.
First-hand measurement across 14 sources
We measured how 14 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is positive (80/100). Lens Score 29/100.
Outlets measured: indiatvnews, wion, news18, timesnow, timesnow, deccanherald, freepressjournal, hindustantimes, and 6 more. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
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Sentiment ranged widely across outlets — from 50/100 to 85/100 — a sign the coverage itself was contested, not just reported.
Coverage timeline
ndtv broke this story on 16 Sept, 02:37 pm. Other outlets followed.