In Vrindavan, India, a cheeky monkey captured attention by engaging in a surprising trade. It snatched a Samsung S25 Ultra smartphone and exchanged it for a pack of mango Frooti juice.
Indian cities like Mathura and Vrindavan are known for their mischievous monkeys, which often grab belongings and demand bribes to return them.
Instagram user Karthik Rathoud shared the hilarious moment. The video shows the monkey on a balcony, clutching the pricey phone. Below, three men offer Frooti packs to lure it down. At first, the monkey ignores them. Then, a pack lands close. Quick as a flash, it grabs the juice, drops the phone, and sips its prize.
Watch: Monkey Steals Man's Samsung Phone In Vrindavan, Exchanges It For A 'Treat' https://t.co/IdSijzEV1i pic.twitter.com/fKtOCjDbSD
— NDTV (@ndtv) March 16, 2025The Vrindavan monkey trade video exploded online. People can’t stop laughing at the primate’s smarts. Many say these monkeys have mastered bartering. They steal phones and glasses, returning them only for food. The caption read, “Samsung S25 Ultra le gaya Vrindavan ka bandar” (“Vrindavan’s monkey took a Samsung S25 Ultra”).
Social media users chimed in with glee. One wrote, “They’re just pretending to be animals now!” Another said, “This monkey gets the barter system.” A third added, “Living its best life with high-stakes trades.” A fourth joked, “Try telling insurance a monkey swapped your phone for juice!”
