Bengaluru man exchanges Lamborghini for auto, lets driver test supercar; netizens react

Bengaluru entrepreneur and social media personality Rakesh KNV swapped his Lamborghini with an autorickshaw driver after handing over the keys to the luxury supercar in an unexpected exchange. The Instagram reel has garnered 2.5 million views on social media, delighting both the driver and viewers.

The video shows Rakesh inviting the autorickshaw driver to drive the Lamborghini while he took the wheel of the driver's autorickshaw, allowing both of them to experience each other's vehicles.

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Unexpected vehicle swap

The reel begins with the autorickshaw driver pulling up alongside Rakesh's Lamborghini on a busy road. Recognising the influencer, the driver tells him that he regularly watches his videos and is a great admirer of both him and the car. Referring to the Lamborghini as a "beast," he expresses his excitement at seeing it up close.

In response, Rakesh asks the driver whether he would like to experience the Lamborghini from behind the wheel and suggests they swap vehicles for a short ride.

The driver pulls over his autorickshaw before taking the driver's seat of the Lamborghini, while Rakesh gets into the autorickshaw. The video then shows the two driving alongside each other in their exchanged vehicles.

Rakesh recalls past struggles

Sharing the reel, Rakesh said driving the autorickshaw reminded him of a difficult period in his life when even paying an auto fare was financially challenging. He said the brief experience brought back memories of the struggles he faced before achieving success.

Social media reacts

The video received widespread appreciation from social media users.

Many praised Rakesh for trusting a stranger with an expensive supercar and for creating a memorable experience for the autorickshaw driver. Others said the video served as a reminder that success should not distance people from their roots.

Several users also said the driver's happiness while driving the Lamborghini was evident throughout the clip.