Bengaluru: As winter tightens its grip over Bengaluru with an unexpectedly sharp and chilly turn, a viral Instagram video has captured the city’s collective mood with perfect comic timing. The clip, posted by Instagram user Poorav (@pooodup), has quickly spread across social media, drawing laughter, relatability, and over 8 lakh views from residents who say they’re experiencing “hill station weather” in the middle of the city.
A Bengaluru winter like never before
I “Hi, I am not in Shimla or Himachal Pradesh, I am here only in Kormangala, Bengaluru. And I am currently freezing to death.” His exaggerated yet relatable complaint sets the tone for the rest of the clip.
Bundled up in multiple layers, he proceeds to list his winter armour — a sweater, another sweater on top of it, a jacket, and finally a hoodie. Yet, he says he is “still freezing to death,” drawing laughter from viewers who say the city’s dip in temperature has caught them off guard.
The short video cleverly encapsulates how even routine chores have become small battles. “I am dressed like this to go buy milk from that next door shop,” he jokes, highlighting how Bengaluru’s winter has pushed residents to adopt hill-station-level layering for everyday tasks.
“Return this weather”: Comic frustration wins the internet
Poorav continues his humorous rant, wondering why the weather has suddenly turned on the city. “Oh, Bengaluru weather, Bengaluru weather. Some, some hill station weather. Why is it raining on top of that? I don’t understand,” he says, pointing out the unusual mix of cold and persistent drizzle experienced across neighbourhoods.
He also mentions how the cold has disrupted social plans:
“I am drinking cough syrup and taking Dolo 650 in the fear that I’ll catch a cold because everybody around me has caught a cold and nobody can meet me because it’s cold.”
The video reaches its peak with his now-iconic line:
“Send return address. Indira Deva, send return address. Please, I want to return this weather. I did not sign up for this.”
The punchline has since become a meme template, appearing in comments, reactions, and reposts across platforms.
Internet reacts with laughter and relatability
Bengaluru residents, many of whom have been waking up to temperatures lower than usual for this time of the year, rushed to the comments section with their own jokes and confessions.
One user called the clip “the most Bengaluru thing on the internet today,” while another said they were “also stepping out wrapped like a burrito.”
A third viewer commented that they “felt every word of his suffering,” and someone else quipped that the “hill station upgrade came free with rent this month.”
Another joked that they “now need winter allowance from their office,” while a user summed up the city’s mood, saying the video “perfectly described Bengaluru’s mood today.”
Bengaluru’s winter gets people talking
The city, known for its generally mild climate, has been experiencing unusually sharp dips in temperature accompanied by persistent drizzle. The sudden chill has sparked hundreds of memes, videos, and jokes online — with many residents claiming they are using heavier winter wear than ever before.
Poorav’s video stands out for its witty storytelling, exaggerated expressions, and accurate portrayal of how unprepared the city feels. As the clip continues to gather traction, it has become yet another reminder of how Bengaluru embraces humour even in the coldest of times.