A viral video has set social media ablaze, capturing a heart-stopping moment when a man opens his front door, only to find a tiger sitting right outside. The video, shared on X, has racked up an astonishing 17.4 million views.

In the footage, the man cautiously unlocks his door and cracks it open, only to be met with the piercing gaze of the big cat. He hesitates, momentarily leaving the door ajar before shutting it completely as the tiger makes a sudden movement. The clip’s caption asks viewers, “Imagine opening your door to this… What would you do?”

Social media users had a field day reacting to the clip. One suggested the man should quietly exit through the back door since the tiger had now claimed the house. Another joked about offering the visitor a cup of tea, while some focused on the man’s scarred hand, speculating he may have encountered the tiger before.

Some comments took a more dramatic approach, recommending barricading the door, grabbing essentials—including the baby and family photos—and making a daring escape by helicopter. Others noted that the presence of a camera likely indicated prior knowledge of the tiger’s visit.

The video continues to spark both amusement and concern, highlighting the unpredictability of wildlife encounters.