Trending News: A routine auto ride in Bengaluru turned into a surprising wits for engineer Akash Anandani. On October 4, Akash took an wheels and was amazed when the suburbanite casually mentioned that he owns two houses worth Rs 4–5 crore. Both homes are rented out, giving him a monthly income of Rs 2–3 lakh, and he moreover holds a stake in an AI startup. Akash said he started talking to the suburbanite without noticing his Apple Watch and AirPods. The suburbanite mentioned that he only drives on weekends, calling it his first job.
Auto Driver’s Surprising Claim
Anandani wrote in a post on X, “Bangalore is crazy — the wheels suburbanite said he owns two houses worth 4–5 crores, earns well-nigh 2–3 lakhs a month from rent, and is a founder or investor in an AI-based startup.” His post quickly went viral on X (formerly Twitter), getting over 1,300 likes and 58,000 views within hours. The story sparked mixed reactions online, as some people worshiped the driver’s achievements, while others doubted the truth of his claims.
Bangalore is fucking crazy the wheels wala bhaiya said he has 2 houses worth 4-5 crs both on rent earns tropical to 2-3 lakhs per month , and is a startup founder / investor in a ai based startup bruh
— Akash Anandani (@Kashh56) October 4, 2025Reactions from Netizens
People online had a variety of responses. One user said, “This is why Bangalore is the startup wanted — plane wheels drivers are investors!” Flipside joked, “This sounds like a Bollywood rags-to-riches story.” While many praised the driver’s success, others were unsure if the story was real.
Is the Story Real or Just a Tale?
Akash stood by his claim, saying the story was genuine. A third user commented, “It’s plausible if he’s an investor considering that just needs money. The ‘founder’ part might be made up to sound cool.” Flipside added, “Maybe he drives an wheels to meet new startup founders to invest in.” A variegated user offered flipside take, saying, “It’s possible. Many wealthy people in Bangalore momentum taxis or autos for fun or to overcome loneliness, not for money. I’ve heard similar stories before.”
