SSMB29 Glimpse Event Controversy: Fans and Media Question Rajamouli’s Exclusive Showpiece

Rajamouli–Mahesh Babu SSMB29 glimpse controversy: media exclusion, age limits and fan outrage — full analysis, guest list, event issues.
SSMB29 Glimpse Event Controversy: Fans and Media Question Rajamouli’s Exclusive Showpiece
Hyderabad | Telugu Vaadi TV: The much-awaited glimpse event for SSMB29 — the Rajamouli–Mahesh Babu collaboration — promised spectacle. Instead, the event has become the centre of an argument about access, safety rules and the commercialisation of cinema launches. Fans and media outlets have voiced frustration after strict guest rules, age restrictions and exclusive streaming arrangements sparked a backlash that’s grown louder since the invitations were announced. What happened — the short version The organisers restricted physical access, issued only limited passes (no online passes), and gave exclusive streaming / distribution rights to a single OTT partner. Age-based entry rules reportedly barred those under 18 and many senior citizens. Several mainstream regional outlets found themselves excluded from the roster of media allowed on the ground — a move critics call an unnecessary gatekeeping of public-access events for commercial gain. Why fans are upset For decades, film glimpses and a…