A Bengaluru man has given the city’s everyday chaos a Grand Theft Auto-style makeover, using AI to imagine what the popular video game might look like if it were set in India’s tech capital. From Silk Board traffic and sudden Koramangala rain to dosa stops and nightlife on MG Road, the video packs several familiar Bengaluru experiences into a GTA-inspired parody.
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Taking to X, the man, identified as Suryansh, shared the video with the caption: “GTA Bangalore. Basically life if GTA had a Bangalore Map”
From HSR Layout to Silk Board traffic
Titled “GTA Bangalore: Sudeep on Mission”, the video follows an IT employee through what appears to be a typical day in Bengaluru, recreated in the visual style of the Rockstar Games franchise.
The clip begins with the protagonist leaving his home in HSR Layout, where a security guard salutes him before he gets into a white cab. What follows is perhaps one of the most recognisable Bengaluru experiences: getting stuck in traffic around Silk Board Junction, surrounded by BMTC buses, cars and auto-rickshaws.
The journey then takes him through Koramangala amid a sudden spell of rain. He later reaches Church Street, where a GTA-style “Mission Passed” message appears on the screen. The character is also seen stopping for a South Indian breakfast featuring dosa, idli and vada.
{{/usCountry}}The journey then takes him through Koramangala amid a sudden spell of rain. He later reaches Church Street, where a GTA-style “Mission Passed” message appears on the screen. The character is also seen stopping for a South Indian breakfast featuring dosa, idli and vada.
{{/usCountry}}Explaining the idea behind the creation, Suryansh wrote in the comments: “Asked myself what GTA would look like if Rockstar grew up in Koramangala. so I made it.”
Bengaluru nightlife gets the GTA treatment
As evening sets in, the video shows the cab driving past Vidhana Soudha against the sunset before shifting to MG Road, where the protagonist heads into a neon-lit club and dances with the crowd.
The parody, however, ends in quintessential GTA fashion. While walking on a wet street late at night and looking at his phone, the character is hit by a speeding auto-rickshaw and sent flying. The screen then cuts to the game’s familiar “WASTED” ending.
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Internet reacts
The video drew amused reactions from users, many of whom praised the concept. One person wrote, “this is so good”, while another said, “Amazing creativity!” A third user joked, “Where are the potholes.” Another user asked, “Is this really available?”, prompting Suryansh to clarify that the video was created using “AI”.
HT.com has reached out to the user for his comments, and the copy will be updated once his response is received.
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