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Kranthi Kumar Panikera said that he practiced his acts from an early age because he wanted to be recognised for something special.
Kranthi Kumar Panikera currently resides in Suryapet, Telangana. (Photo Credits: X)
A Telangana man has set a Guinness World Record (GWR) for stopping 57 electric fans using his tongue in a minute. Kranthi Kumar Panikera, a resident of Suryapet, is known as the “Drill Man” for his talent, and his most recent accomplishment has solidified his reputation for pulling off unusual feats.
Guinness World Records shared a clip on X, formerly Twitter, with the caption, “Most electric fan blades stopped using the tongue in one minute 57 by Kranthi Drillman.”
Watch the video here:
The video begins with Panikera standing in front of fast-spinning fans. He then stops 57 of those fan blades using his tongue with lightning-fast precision. He moves quickly and strategically, demonstrating his exceptional capabilities.
Shared on January 2, the video has garnered over 18 million views so far. Furthermore, the video has also generated a lot of responses. From surprised expressions to clapping hands and hearts, the viewers were in awe and Panikera’s brilliance.
“Iron tongue,” read a comment.
“Is there training for something like this?” asked one person.
“Who wakes up saying, today I am going to set a record of stopping a fan blade with my tongue,” said another.
Who is Kranthi Drillman?
Kranthi Kumar Panikera, better known by his stage name Kranthi Drillman, is renowned for his audacious and distinctive performances. He has displayed his skills on several stages, including the Big Celebrity Challenge, India’s Got Talent, Zed Talent Show, and India Ka Mast Kalandar.
He has also displayed his talent in international competitions such as Tengo Talento Mucho Talento and America’s Got Talent.
Kranthi originally wanted to be an IAS officer but changed his focus and travelled to places such as Malaysia, Singapore, and the US to showcase his skills. After appearing on India’s Got Talent, he received a referral for America’s Got Talent, and he has performed on stage and television more than 300 times.
Kranthi said that from his school days, he practised his acts because he wanted to be recognised for something special.