Monkey Barters Phone For Frooti: ‘Ek Haath De, EK Haath Le’ | WATCH

Vrindavan’s notorious monkeys are famous for their mischievous antics, often snatching personal belongings from unsuspecting devotees. Their obsession with the popular mango drink, Frooti, has been well-documented, as they frequently exchange stolen items for a sip of the sweet beverage. A recent incident, captured on camera, has taken the internet by storm, once again showcasing the town’s peculiar monkey troubles.

Monkey Snatches Costly Phone

A man walking down the streets of Vrindavan recently found himself at the receiving end of the monkey menace when his Samsung S25 Ultra, worth approximately ₹1.3 lakh, was suddenly snatched away. The agile thief quickly scaled a building, taking the phone with it, leaving the man in shock and distress.

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The Frooti Bargain – A Classic Monkey Trick

As panic set in, a local intervened with an age-old solution—offering the monkey a Frooti in exchange for the stolen phone. Without hesitation, the worried owner complied, tossing a tetra pack of the mango drink toward the monkey. The response was immediate. The monkey eagerly grabbed the drink and, without any delay, dropped the phone back to the ground.

Video Goes Viral on Social Media

The amusing incident, believed to have taken place during Holi, was shared on Instagram by users Kartik Rathoud and Satyam. The video quickly went viral, with netizens reacting with humor and fascination.

One user commented, “Ek haath se do, ek haath se lo” (Give with one hand, take with the other), perfectly summing up the barter system between Vrindavan’s monkeys and locals. Another added, “Woh pet se bhukhe hai, tumhari cheezon ke nahi” (They are hungry for food, not for your things).

While this bizarre monkey economy continues to amuse the internet, it also highlights the ongoing issue of Vrindavan’s monkey population, which has long been a challenge for both locals and visitors.