Empty Seats at Mexico Comic Con Spark Debate Over Rajamouli’s Varanasi

Director SS Rajamouli today promoted his new film, Varanasi, at Mexico’s CCXP event. Producer SS Karthikeya appeared on stage to share a new BTS video of the upcoming movie. However, images from the panel showed many empty seats in the auditorium.

Social media users expressed disappointment over the low turnout. They feel the situation was embarrassing based on what we know from video clips doing the rounds on social media. They noted that Rajamouli represents India globally and deserved more importance.

Seeing crowds walk out during a presentation can be distressing. However, the episode doesn't establish anything against the potential of Varanasi in the West. Photos showing crowds standing behind the seating area have surfaced online. Seats were empty for other movie panels too, reports suggest.

At the end of the day, a teaser or a trailer was not being played out. It was just a BTS and a video message by Rajamouli. Promotions are actually done by the media in such cases. Media reports reach millions.