Viral Video Shows Australian Man Speaking Perfect Kannada While Taking Orders At Brisbane Temple Canteen

A heartwarming video from Australia is taking the internet by storm — it shows a foreigner conversing fluently in Kannada while ordering food at the Brisbane temple canteen. The clip, uploaded on Instagram by influencer Sahana Gowda, captures the man’s confident and near-perfect Kannada, which instantly won over onlookers.The reel has quickly gone viral, with Kannadigas showering praise on him for embracing their language despite living far from India.What impressed viewers even more was his revelation that he can also communicate in Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi. His smooth pronunciation and effortless delivery left people amazed, with many describing it as a rare act of genuine cultural respect.

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One person remarked, “This is so heartwarming. He speaks Kannada better than some people living here for decades.” Another wrote, “This is how you appreciate a culture — by learning its language and connecting with its people.”Also Read: Vlogger Shows Dirty State Of Mizoram's New Sairang Railway Station Just '24 Hours After Inauguration' | VIDEOThe viral video has also reopened discussions around language attitudes in India. Several users pointed out the irony that while a foreigner went out of his way to learn Kannada, many long-time residents of Karnataka still avoid it. “It takes a foreigner to show us how to respect local languages. Some settlers here won’t even make an effort,” one user commented.At the same time, others urged people not to politicise the issue. As one person put it, “Language should unite, not divide. Using it as a political tool benefits no one.''