Inventor Archarya Makunuri Srinivasa (India) has secured a place in the record books with the unveiling of the world’s Largest ball point pen in a spectacular event held in Hyderabad. The massive writing instrument, which functions perfectly, is more than just a feat of engineering—it is a deeply personal tribute inspired by the creator’s mother.
The official record holder profile video provides a captivating look behind the scenes at the pen’s momentous debut and subsequent photoshoot, where the immense scale of the brass creation was fully on display.
Archarya Makunuri Srinivasa’s creation is a true behemoth:
- Size and Weight: The pen measures an astonishing 5.5 m (18 ft 0.53 in) in length and weighs a hefty 37.23 kg (82.08 lb 1.24 oz). This makes it approximately 38 times the size of a standard ballpoint pen.
- Artistic Detail: Crafted from brass, the colossal pen is intricately engraved with scenes from Indian mythology and features themes showcasing nine types of Indian traditional dances and musical systems, adding profound cultural symbolism to its record-breaking size.
- Personal Inspiration: The inventor confirmed that the idea for the supersized pen originated from a childhood memory of a pen his mother gave him, transforming the device into a lifelong ambition realized.
During the dramatic photoshoot, it took a team of men to carefully hold and maneuver the pen. A tense moment captured on video showed the men using the pen to successfully draw a smiley face, proving the giant writing device dispenses ink correctly via a rolling ball at its tip, just like its miniature counterparts. The event drew a large crowd, eager to witness the magnificent intersection of art, engineering, and personal dedication.
