India, July 10 -- A seemingly light-hearted post by a Bengaluru man on X (formerly Twitter) has gone viral, opening up a broader conversation about language, demographics, and local identity in the city's rapidly growing neighbourhoods.

"Spoke Kannada in Marathahalli and people can't believe it lmao," the post read. While short, the message struck a chord with thousands online, sparking reactions ranging from humour to concern over the cultural makeup of Bengaluru's eastern tech corridor.

Many users chimed in with similar experiences and observations. "It can be renamed to Teluguhalli," one user joked, referring to the large Telugu-speaking population in the area.

"Once you cross Silk Board, you need to forget Kannada," quipped another...