Ed Sheeran¡¯s highly anticipated Mathematics Tour has finally hit India, and it all began with a dazzling show in Pune. The Grammy-winning singer, known for his soulful lyrics and loop pedal magic, even donned a special ¡®Pune¡¯ t-shirt, hyping up the crowd. But while fans in attendance had a blast, something feels¡ off. Where are the viral reels? The trending hashtags? The social media breakdowns of every second of the show? Did Coldplay set an impossibly high standard that even Sheeran is struggling to match?
Let¡¯s rewind a bit. When Coldplay performed in Mumbai, the internet practically collapsed under the weight of viral content¡ªstar-studded cameos, wild crowd reactions, and an overall electric atmosphere. Every scroll on Instagram and X (formerly Twitter) was flooded with clips of Chris Martin serenading fans.
But now that Ed Sheeran is here, the internet is¡ suspiciously quiet.?This raises the big question: Is Coldplay officially India¡¯s new musical obsession, leaving the Shape of You singer Sheeran in the shadows? Or is Ed just the calm before a social media storm?
Adding to the drama is the opening act discourse. The Archies star and singer Dot. opened for Sheeran in Pune, mirroring how Jasleen Royal opened for Coldplay. But remember how Jasleen got absolutely roasted online? Even filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri took a dig, claiming that social media clout was being mistaken for actual talent. Will Dot. meet the same fate, or will she escape the trolling?
With upcoming performances in Hyderabad, Chennai, Bengaluru, Shillong, and Delhi-NCR, there¡¯s still time for Ed Sheeran to break the internet. Maybe all it takes is one unexpected viral moment. But until then, Coldplay seems to have stolen the show¡ªliterally and virtually.