A video has gone viral online, showing Rahul Dravid involved in an argument with an auto driver following a minor road accident in Bengaluru.
The accident reportedly happened after the auto-rickshaw driver in front applied sudden breaks, leaving Dravid with no time to react, resulting in a minor collision. This incident happened on Cunningham Road, near the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium.
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Dravid, known for his calm and composed demeanour, was visibly upset by the incident and was seen arguing with the auto driver in Kannada. What he said couldn’t be ascertained due to the muffled audio quality.
The incident has sparked a debate among fans. Some believed Dravid was involved in an accident, and others opined it might be staged, recalling Dravid's famous ‘Indiranagar ka Gunda’ advertisement, where he humorously portrayed an angry man stuck in traffic.
Rahul Dravid’s Car touches a goods auto on Cunningham Road Bengaluru #RahulDravid #Bangalore pic.twitter.com/AH7eA1nc4g
— Spandan Kaniyar ಸ್ಪಂದನ್ ಕಣಿಯಾರ್ (@kaniyar_spandan) February 4, 2025
“Looks like an ad shoot. Public going without noticing Dravid, without taking selfies or helping him. Even auto driver will not debate with Dravid and take selfie and thank him. All paid artists,” wrote one user.
“But the thing here is, why didn't people gather in large numbers just to see him as he is the legendary of the cricket, worried as a fan of the wall of cricket. In his place if Virat/Sachin would have been there then it could have been a different situation altogether,” commented a second person.
Looks like an ad shoot. Public going without noticing Dravid, without taking selfies or helping him. Even Auto driver will not debate with Dravid and take selfie and thank him.
— Observers India (@Observers_India) February 4, 2025
All paid artists.
But the thing here is, why didn't people gather in large numbers just to see him as he is the legendary of the cricket, worried as a fan of the wall of cricket. In his place if Virat/Sachin would have been there then it could have been different situation all together.
— Sagar Bhusanur 🇮🇳 (@sagarbhusanur7) February 5, 2025
Probably shooting an ad for Acko
— Internal Combustion (@internl_combstn) February 4, 2025
May be insurance ad?! Acko?! 🤔
— Ishwar (Ex D-Stock) (@Ishwar128913263) February 5, 2025
Eyewitnesses reported that the collision was minor, and no one was injured. Dravid was seen taking the auto driver's contact number before leaving the scene. No police complaint has been filed regarding the incident.
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The former India head coach, who stepped down after guiding the Men in Blue to the T20 World Cup title, is spending quality time with his family in Bengaluru. He will join the Rajasthan Royals dugout for the Indian Premier League 2025 as their head coach.
