Rahul Dravid, known for his calm and gentle image, was recently seen in a different way. The video of his sharp debate with an auto driver on the streets of Bengaluru is becoming increasingly viral on social media. The incident took place on Cunningham Road near M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, after which people once again started connecting him with his famous Mim “Indiranagar’s Gunda”. This mim was actually part of an ad video, showing Dravid in anger.
How did the dispute happen?
According to reports, former India head coach Rahul Dravid is currently spending time in his hometown Bangalore before joining the Indian Premier League (IPL) with Rajasthan Royals (RR) in 2025. The dispute began when his car collided with an auto-rickshaw. After this there was a debate between Dravid and auto driver.
However, the audio in the video is not clear, but according to eyewitnesses, Rahul Dravid was trying to convince that the mistake was not his.
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What do eyewitnesses say?
According to IndiaTimes report, eyewitnesses said that the auto driver had a sudden brake, causing Dravid did not get enough time to stop his car and a mild collision.
- Some people say that the auto driver accepted the mistake, but also suggested that Dravid could stop the competition if he wanted.
- After the debate, Rahul Dravid took the auto driver’s number and left.
People’s fun reactions on social media
As soon as this video went viral, people started giving various reactions on social media.
- Some people jokingly said that “Gunda of Indiranagar returned!”
- Many fans praised his decency and said that “Despite such a debate, Dravid kept patience.”
- At the same time, some people are advising not to give up the matter and consider it a common road accident.
Impact on Dravid’s image?
Rahul Dravid is known for his decency and restrained nature in the cricket world. This phenomenon has not put any negative impact on his image, but it proved that he can sometimes react in uncomfortable circumstances like ordinary humans.
However, after this entire incident, the fans are now more excited about the new role of Dravid with Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2025.
