Raaka: Allu Arjun and Atlee's film sets Guinness World Record with 37 performersTwitter

Allu Arjun and director Atlee's upcoming film Raaka has achieved a Guinness World Record even before its release. The film has set the record for the "Most People Motion-Captured in Real-Time", with 37 performers captured simultaneously.

The makers announced the achievement on Monday, coinciding with Atlee's 40th birthday. Sun Pictures shared behind-the-scenes visuals from the record-setting shoot, showcasing the scale of the motion-capture technology used for the film.

According to Guinness World Records, the record was achieved by Sun TV Network Limited and Atlee for Raaka in Mumbai on September 15, 2026. The 37 performers were captured simultaneously during a single motion-capture session.

Allu Arjun and Atlee received the official Guinness World Records certificate. The achievement marks a major technical milestone for the production, which is being mounted on a large scale with extensive visual effects and performance-capture work.

Speaking about the achievement, Allu Arjun said the record was a proud moment for the entire team and described it as an effort that pushes the boundaries of cinema. Atlee also expressed gratitude to the team, saying that achieving a Guinness World Record had been a dream he never imagined would become a reality.

The behind-the-scenes video released by the makers offers a glimpse into the elaborate motion-capture process, with multiple performers and technical teams working together during the shoot. The record-setting sequence required 37 individual performances to be captured simultaneously in real time.

Raaka stars Allu Arjun in the lead role and features Deepika Padukone. The film is directed by Atlee and produced by Kalanithi Maran under the Sun Pictures banner. It is being presented as a large-scale visual-effects-driven project, with the makers aiming to push the technical boundaries of Indian cinema.

The Guinness World Record adds to the anticipation surrounding Raaka, which is currently in production and is expected to release in 2027.