Director SS Rajamouli had been building expectations for days and promised a big SSMB29 update at the Globetrotter event. The team planned it on a massive scale at Ramoji Film City. Thousands of fans rushed in with huge excitement. Everything about the event looked perfect. The grand set, the massive LED screen, the star lineup, and the confidence the team carried when they walked in created a strong atmosphere. Rajamouli and his family worked like professional event managers to ensure that even international media noticed the scale.
But when the actual presentation began, things did not come together. The title glimpse and Mahesh Babu’s first look were revealed as promised. However, the event failed to match the hype because of multiple technical glitches. The microphones kept malfunctioning. The team could not play the title glimpse at the right time. The screen’s power and lighting setup simply were not enough.
The damage had already begun before the event started. A short video of Mahesh Babu’s look leaked on social media earlier in the day. Fans thought it was fake. Once the official glimpse was shown, they realized it was the same clip. That leak killed a big part of the surprise.
Rajamouli had conducted two to three days of workshops with the anchors. The effort still did not show on stage. Ashish Chanchlani, brought from Mumbai, struggled to connect with the Telugu audience. Despite many rehearsals, the hosting lacked spark and fun. After a point, Suma had to take over most of the program. Even her anchoring felt outdated. Jokes fell flat and guest interactions felt routine. Bringing Mahesh Babu on a dummy Nandi during the climax also failed to create excitement.
Rajamouli’s statement that he does not believe in gods and his reaction to his father and wife’s beliefs also did not go well with many. Fans quickly picked up on these blunders.
Viewers watching the livestream were equally frustrated. JioHotstar kept pushing ads during key moments. Sponsor promotions on stage felt excessive and interrupted the flow. Fans felt that for an event that cost crores, the team should have planned things with more care.
What was supposed to be a blockbuster and a once in a decade event ended up feeling like an average pre-release film function. For an audience that expected Rajamouli level perfection, the gap felt even bigger. Many hope the makers learn from this event and avoid such mistakes in the future.
