Music composer AR Rahman teamed with ACTC Events for his concert titled 'Marakuma Nenjam', which took at Adityaram Palace in Chennai's Panaiyur. Soon, he together with the occasion organiser turned into slammed for the mismanagement. Traffic snarls, angry target market denied access in spite of coughing up massive sums, crying kids and jostling people -- those have been a number of the scenes described by the enthusiasts. While Rahman apologised and promised to refund the price tag quantity to folks that missed out at the display, his daughters, Raheema and Khatija, have taken to social media to shield their father.

Khatija and Raheema shared a put up about how AR Rahman has formerly been amongst his enthusiasts and preferred public. They shared an infographic about the composer, carrying information of his preceding concerts held in 2016, 2018, 2020 and 2023 and how they donated to the proceeds to social causes. The post also slammed 'organisers' and the 'reasonably-priced politics' for the 'unfortunate situations' at the live performance. The picture also added a announcing which read, "suppose earlier than they speak."
Police start probe
Tambaram City Police Commissioner A Amalraj, underneath whose jurisdiction the venue falls, said almost 15,000 human beings beyond the expected number of attendees converged there. Enquiries will be held with the organisers of the event, he delivered. The crowd was "more than expected," as 25,000 chairs were put "however 35,000 to 40,000 people became up." Enquiries were on to examine how the quantity of people improved manifold, at the same time as police had to stop many from trying to make their manner to the venue. 

The venue in which the live performance turned into held became a "private land," the legitimate instructed newshounds, adding that problems which include lack of right drinking water facilities among others would be mentioned with the organisers. Due to rains earlier, the parking lot couldn't be utilised, following which many parked their vehicles on the street, main to congestion, he introduced. "Only due to police presence did no law-and-order (troubles) or untoward troubles show up," he said.

Karthi's own family attended the concert
On September 12, Karthi took to X to reveal that his own family contributors attended the live performance. He stressed that the occasion organisers ought to take responsibility. He wrote, "We have recognised and cherished Rahman sir for more than three decades now... What befell all through the concert become unfortunate. However, understanding sir he might be immensely suffering from it. My family too changed into on the live performance amid the chaos however I stay with #ARRahman sir and I desire the occasion organizers take obligation. I request all the fans to pick love over hate as Rahman sir usually gave his like to all. #LoveAboveHate."
ACTC's assertion
A variety of social media posts showed humans complaining of being unable to reach the venue because of severe visitors congestion at the scenic East Coast Road (ECR) that even reportedly affected the movement of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin's convoy. There changed into no proper route from the occasion team or the police. After severe backlash, ACTC Events took to X to extend their apology. "Grateful to Chennai and the mythical @arrahman Sir! The excellent response, the overpowering crowd made our show a large fulfillment. Those who could not attend on overcrowding, Our honest apologies. We take full duty and responsible. We are with you. #MarakkumaNenjam," ACTC said inside the submit, which changed into reposted with the aid of Rahman.