Only in Bengaluru! Whitefield Roommate Ad With a 'Malayali Preference' Goes Viral

A 'Roommate Wanted' poster from Bengaluru's Whitefield area is now doing the rounds on social media. People are surprised and talking about it because it's for a fully furnished 1BHK, but with a special condition: 'Preference for Malayalis'.

Rental homes in Bengaluru

In Bengaluru, finding a rental house or a PG with all the amenities is a big task. People usually stick posters on walls and trees in areas near colleges and IT parks to advertise rooms.

Roommates Wanted

Not long ago, 'Boyfriend for rent' posters went viral. Now, a similar funny poster has popped up in Bengaluru's Whitefield area. This one, stuck to a tree, says 'Roommates Wanted' and has left people surprised and amused.

What's on the viral poster?

The poster clearly states the requirement: 'One or two male roommates wanted for a Fully Furnished 1BHK house.' It also mentions the location as Whitefield and adds a special note: 'Preference for Malayalis,' along with a contact number.

What are the comments on the post?

People online are saying that rents in Whitefield are very high. So, the person likely put up this poster to find a roommate and split the high rent. One user commented that two or three people can easily live in a 1BHK, and sharing helps cut down on rent and other costs, advising others not to take it the wrong way.

Preference for Malayalis

The poster clearly says 'Preference for Malayalis.' This makes it pretty obvious that the person who put up the ad is also a Malayali. The post is now super viral, with some people joking that Bengaluru is a city where you can see all sorts of amazing things.