Man drives Mahindra Thar on the wrong side, says no one will ‘stop’ him. Netizens slam reckless act

Man drives car on the wrong side, faces backlash. (Image: @ShivrattanDhil1/X)

A video circulating on social media has triggered anger among netizens after a man was seen driving on the wrong side of the road while openly boasting about what he described as the “benefits” of owning a Mahindra Thar.

In the clip, the driver claimed that owning the SUV allowed him to break traffic rules without facing consequences. The undated video, whose location could not be independently verified, has angered netizens, many of whom described the behaviour as reckless, dangerous and a serious threat to public safety.

In the video, the man can be heard saying that the biggest advantage of driving a Thar is that “no one will bother you even if you drive on the wrong side.” He further adds, “No one will say anything,” as he continues to drive on the wrong side. His casual tone and open disregard for road safety shocked viewers, who pointed out that wrong-side driving is one of the leading causes of fatal road accidents in India.

Soon after the video surfaced, it began drawing sharp criticism online. Many users slammed the driver for glorifying law-breaking and putting the lives of others at risk.

One user reshared the clip and criticised what he described as a growing “Thar mentality” on Indian roads. The caption of the reshared video read, "COVID ended, but another epidemic took over our roads, the Thartards mentality virus! This mindset is beyond insane. How does buying a vehicle suddenly delete common sense? It’s honestly shocking and dangerous. If anyone can genuinely figure out what psychological switch flips after buying a Thar, I’ll happily sponsor a full week’s vacation for them! Until then, save your near and dear ones from buying this vehicle as this epidemic is real and spreading fast!"

COVID ended, but another epidemic took over our roads the Thartards mentality virus! This mindset is beyond insane.

How does buying a vehicle suddenly delete common sense? It’s honestly shocking and dangerous. If anyone can genuinely figure out what psychological switch… pic.twitter.com/aZF519zRdv — Rattan Dhillon (@ShivrattanDhil1) January 11, 2026

The caption sparked further debate, with many saying the issue was not limited to one incident. While some defended the vehicle and blamed only the driver, others said repeated cases of aggressive driving showed deeper behaviour problems and poor enforcement of traffic rules.

The outrage grew further when one user tagged Mahindra Group chairman Anand Mahindra, urging the company to take stronger steps on road safety awareness. The user wrote, "It’s a fact that your company can save lives by seeking mental fitness certification from a qualified doctor. I’ve given strict instructions to my driver: if you spot a thar on Gurugram Road, simply divert your car. I want my child and driver to be safe."

@anandmahindra ji, it’s a fact that your company can save lives by seeking mental fitness certification from a qualified doctor. 🙏🏻 I’ve given strict instructions to my driver: if you spot a thar on Gurugram Road, simply divert your car. I want my child and driver to be safe. — Pratiba Kaul (@pratiba_sk) January 11, 2026

Another comment took a broader swipe at civic behaviour and attitudes towards the law. It stated, "Some serious behavioural & civic sense issues with these NCR & surrounding states. Breaking the law, putting others' lives in risk is an obsession & Pride for them. Chhichhore, Fookare…Paise se Thar aur Fortuner to le aaoge magar tameez aur izzat kahan se laoge ? (You may be able to buy a Thar or a Fortuner with money, but where will you get manners and respect from?)"

One more user summed up the larger concern by saying, “The problem isn’t the Thar or Scorpio. It’s the entitlement some drivers think comes free with it.”