‘I Own Two Houses Worth ₹4–5 Crore and Invest in AI’: Bengaluru Auto Driver’s Story Stuns the Internet

Trending News: A routine auto ride in Bengaluru turned into a surprising experience for engineer Akash Anandani. On October 4, Akash took an auto and was amazed when the driver 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 also holds a stake in an AI startup. Akash said he started talking to the driver after noticing his Apple Watch and AirPods. The driver 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 auto driver said he owns two houses worth 4–5 crores, earns about 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 admired the driver’s achievements, while others doubted the truth of his claims.

Bangalore is fucking crazy the auto wala bhaiya said he has 2 houses worth 4-5 crs 😭 both on rent earns close to 2-3 lakhs per month , and is a startup founder / investor in a ai based startup bruh 😭😭😭

— Akash Anandani (@Kashh56) October 4, 2025

Reactions from Netizens

People online had a variety of responses. One user said, “This is why Bangalore is the startup capital — even auto drivers are investors!” Another 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 believable if he’s an investor because that just needs money. The ‘founder’ part might be made up to sound cool.” Another added, “Maybe he drives an auto to meet new startup founders to invest in.” A different user offered another take, saying, “It’s possible. Many wealthy people in Bangalore drive taxis or autos for fun or to overcome loneliness, not for money. I’ve heard similar stories before.”