Telangana’s YouTuber grandma Gangavva Milkuri boards flight for the first time. Viral video captures her reaction
The viral video showing Telangana’s YouTuber grandma Gangavva boarding flight for the first time was posted on Instagram.
Do you regularly use YouTube? Then chances are you are familiar with the name Gangavvai. The elderly woman from Telangana became an Internet sensation when her son-in-law started creating videos with her that capture her life in the village. Not just that, her popularity grew when she took part in the fourth chapter of the reality show Bigg Boss Telugu. And now, a video of hers has wowed people. The clip shows her taking a flight for the first time in her life.

The video was posted on her Instagram page along with a caption written in Telugu. “A woman who boarded a flight #firstflight #firsttimeflightexperience,” it read.
Take a look at the video that shows her journey on a flight for the first time:
The video was shared last month. Since being posted, the clip has accumulated more than six million views and the numbers are only increasing. Additionally, the share has gathered several likes and comments.
Here’s how Instagram users reacted to the video:
“Great job bro. I don't understand your language but you have done a great job. I am waiting for this day to take my mom on a flight,” expressed an Instagram user. “Sometimes expressions are sufficient to tell the whole story,” shared another. “Bro I don't understand Telugu but I can observe the first feelings when boarding a flight,” posted a third. “Gangavva is an inspiration. success will come at any age… don't get dispersed… keep working and hunting your dreams,” wrote a fourth.
ABOUT THE AUTHORTrisha SenguptaTrisha Sengupta works as Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of experience in the digital newsroom. Known for her ability to decode the internet’s most talked-about moments, she specialises in high-engagement storytelling that bridges the gap between viral trends and traditional journalism. Throughout her tenure, Trisha has focused on the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. She frequently covers personal finance and real estate struggles in hubs like Gurgaon, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, while also documenting the unique challenges of the NRI experience. Her work often highlights the movements and philosophies of global newsmakers and personalities like Elon Musk, Mukesh Ambani, Nikhil Kamath, Dubai crown prince, and MrBeast. From reporting on Amazon or Meta layoffs and startup culture to the emergence of AI-driven platforms like Grok and xAI, she provides a grounded and empathetic perspective on the stories shaping our world. When not decoding the internet, Trisha is likely offline: lost in a book, exploring a historical ruin, or navigating the world as a solo traveler. She balances her fast-paced career with family time and a healthy dose of curiosity, currently trading her "human" sources for silicon ones as she masters AI to future-proof her storytelling.Read More

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