Manigandan Manjunathan
Manigandan Manjunathan was born on January 7, 1989, in Tumkur, Karnataka. His family inspired him to become a Guinness World Record holder. Coming from a middle-class family, his father, Manjunathan, and mother, Manjula, always encouraged his passion for riding motorcycles.
Manigandan Manjunathan | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 7, 1989 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Guinness World Record Holder, Film Producer, Director |
Notable work | Tunnel of Fire - A Guinness Journey, Hou De Tattad, Bohada, Rosie: The Saffron Chapter |
| Awards | Guinness World Records (3 times) |
Longest Journey by Motorcycle in a Single Country
Manigandan Manjunathan rode 38,239 km (23,765 miles) across India. Some Indian sources report that his journey was actually longer, clocking 41,450 km (25,761 miles), but Guinness World Records homologated the first figure. He traveled throughout India from November 9, 2014, to February 15, 2015, on a Royal Enfield Classic 500. After 86 days of traversing the diverse terrains of India, Manigandan returned home to Tiptur on February 15, 2015.
The previous record for the longest journey by motorcycle in a single country was 35,511 km. Manigandan broke this record while traveling midway from Balotra in Rajasthan towards Gandhinagar in Gujarat.[1][2][3]
Largest Parade of Bajaj Motorcycles
The largest parade of Bajaj motorcycles was achieved at an event organized by Manigandan Manjunathan, Riderspedia, and Baalamithra Ashram (all India) in Mumbai, India, on January 26, 2017. The parade involved 324 participants who completed a 19 km route.[4]
Awards and Achievements
- Longest Journey by Motorcycle in a Single Country – Achieved by riding 38,239 km across India on a Royal Enfield Classic 500 from November 9, 2014, to February 15, 2015. This record highlighted his endurance and passion for long-distance motorcycling.[5]
- Largest Parade of Royal Enfield Motorcycles – Organized in Mumbai, India, on January 26, 2016, where 857 Royal Enfield motorcycles participated, setting a record for the largest parade of its kind.[6]
- Largest Parade of Bajaj Motorcycles – Organized in Mumbai, India, on January 26, 2017, with 324 Bajaj motorcycles completing a 19 km route, creating a new world record.[7]
Film Production Achievements
- Manigandan Manjunathan has produced and directed several films and documentaries that have gained critical acclaim:
- Tunnel of Fire - A Guinness Journey (2022) – A documentary film chronicling his record-setting motorcycle journey and the challenges faced during the expedition.
- Hou De Tattad (2022) – A Marathi film known for its unique storyline and presentation.
- Bohada (2024) – An anticipated film set to release in 2025, directed by Vishal Devrukhkar.[8]
- Rosie: The Saffron Chapter (2022) – A film starring Arbaaz Khan and Shivin Narang, directed by Vishal Mishra.[9][10][11]
References
- ↑ Guinness Record Holder for Longest Journey by Motorcycle in Single Country. Mangalorean.
- ↑ Mar 14, Deepthi SanjivDeepthi Sanjiv / Updated:; 2015; Ist, 04:00. "En route world record, techie has tryst with ultras and is witness to massacre". Bangalore Mirror. Retrieved 2024-08-31.
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- ↑ https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/110720-largest-parade-of-bajaj-motorcycles
- ↑ Guinness Record Holder for Longest Journey by Motorcycle in Single Country. Mangalorean.
- ↑ The largest parade of Royal Enfield motorcycles. Guinness World Records.
- ↑ https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/110720-largest-parade-of-bajaj-motorcycles
- ↑ Vishal Devrukhkar's Bohada to release in 2025. Culture Crossroads.
- ↑ Manigandan Manjunathan is a producer and director. Amazon Prime Video.
- ↑ https://www.amazon.com/prime-video/actor/Manigandan-Manjunathan/amzn1.dv.gti.64d8526a-2b26-42b8-9e1a-52d1967581d4/
- ↑ "Vishal Devrukhkar's Bohada to release in 2025 | Culture Crossroads". culturecrossroads.ca. 2024-04-09. Retrieved 2024-08-31.