After exhibiting the most bizarre feat in the Guinness World Records, Kranthi Kumar Panikera of Suryapet, Telangana, decided to register his name by stopping the electric fan blades with his tongue 57 times in a single minute. Called the “Drill Man”, he has developed quite a reputation for bizarre and daring performances, and this record can add one other feather to his extreme talent cap.
On X (formerly Twitter), Guinness World Records shared a clip of his record-setting performance with the caption: “Most electric fan blades stopped using the tongue in one minute – 57 by Kranthi Drillman.” The video’s footage showed Panikera standing before three spinning fans, stopping their blades with agility, speed, and precision. His swift actions and slow approach showed off his exceptional talent.
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Having been uploaded on January 2, the video has racked up more than 18 million views, which in turn unleashed a barrage of all sorts of reactions. These ranged from awe to pure disbelief, with some users expressing their amazement that this guy even has a tongue. Some inquired if there was any training involved, while others cheekily wondered what led him to give this record a first shot.
Who is really Kranthi Drillman?
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Kranthi Kumar Panikera,together with his name Kranthi Drillman, is famous for his audacious and distinct performance. He has left his mark on some of the biggest platforms such as The Big Celebrity Challenge, India’s Got Talent, Zee Talent Show, and Indian Ka Mast Kalandar did perform even as he gained international popularity by appearing on global shows like Tengo Talento Mucho Talento and America’s Got Talent.
Interestingly, Panikera did have a dream of being an IAS officer, but with a fascination for unique performances, he changed course. He has traveled the states of Malaysia, Singapore, and America to show his talent and has performed more than three dozen shows from the stage and television. His journey to America’s Got Talent has proceeded from his adventure on India’s Got Talent, his incredibly talented touch gaining international attention.
Panikera learned almost from the childhood, not with the basic of having the full honor of something, but for recognition of much higher standards that inspired Panikera to write and put lots of effort into becoming one of the unique performers in the world, now earning a spot in the Guinness World Record.
