AR Rahman's Chennai Concert Ends in Chaos; Fans Slam Organizers Over Mismanagement

Renowned music maestro AR Rahman recently held a concert titled 'Marakuma Nenjam' at Adityaram Palace in Chennai's Paniyur. While many fans were excited to witness the musical magic of Rahman, the event took an unfortunate turn for several attendees. The concert, which was supposed to be a delightful experience, turned into a "traumatic" experience for some, leading to widespread disappointment and criticism.

It was worst concert ever in the History #ARRahman #Scam2023 by #ACTC. Respect Humanity. 30 Years of the Fan in me died today Mr. #ARRAHMAN. #MarakkumaNenjam Marakkavey Mudiyathu, . A performer in the stage can’t never see what’s happening at other areas just watch it. pic.twitter.com/AkDqrlNrLD

— Navaneeth Nagarajan (@NavzTweet) September 10, 2023

Overcrowding and Mismanagement:

The event had a number of major problems, including crowding. A stampede-like event, characterized by chaos and overcrowding, was experienced by many concertgoers. This resulted in panic attacks and anxiety among spectators, upsetting ardent fans who had eagerly anticipated the show. Due to the organizers' poor planning, many people resorted to social media to vent their annoyance, with some pledging never to attend another AR Rahman event.

Volume and Sound Quality Concerns:

In addition to the crowding, guests were troubled by the event's sound quality. Many people complained that the level was too low, which made it practically difficult for those who weren't in close proximity to the stage to enjoy the show. Due of this problem, several attendees even asked for refunds, believing they had paid for a musical experience but had not received one.

Dearest Chennai Makkale, those of you who purchased tickets and weren’t able to enter owing to unfortunate circumstances, please do share a copy of your ticket purchase to arr4chennai@btos.in along with your grievances. Our team will respond asap🙏@BToSproductions @actcevents

— A.R.Rahman (@arrahman) September 11, 2023

Inadequate Parking Facilities: 

Concert-goers also voiced serious concerns about the absence of adequate parking facilities. Many had to travel for hours to get to the event location, which added to their aggravation and disappointment when they discovered there was not enough parking.

Social media Backlash: 

The outrage from the supporters was so strong that the hashtag #ARRConcert started trending on social media. On Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, viewers complained, drawing attention to the issues that persisted throughout the show. The event's planning was difficult because social media users posted about fights and unpredictable scenarios.

- PTC PUNJABI