Langur walks into shop, hugs shopkeeper like a long-lost friend. It's viral

A langur entered a mobile phone shop and unexpectedly hugged the shopkeeper. The clip has gone viral with over 227 million views.A langur came and hugged the shopkeeper while he was engrossed in his phone. (Photos: skamir3466/instagram)New Delhi,Oct 25, 2026 10:35 ISTNot every unexpected visitor walks in looking to buy something. One shopkeeper found that out when a langur entered his mobile phone store and hugged him while he was engrossed in a game on his phone.Shared by Amir, the owner of the shop, the video has amassed over 227 million views, and simultaneously raised questions over whether the unusual encounter is genuine or too good to be true.The clip showed the shopkeeper seated inside his store, his attention fixed on his phone. He appeared completely absorbed in the screen, seemingly unaware of the langur approaching him.Then, without much warning, the animal got close and hugged him. The shopkeeper was caught off guard, freezing for a moment as the langur held on to him. The suddenness of the encounter made his reaction all the more striking. Watch the video here:Not everyone watching the video is convinced by what they see. Some viewers have questioned whether the clip was generated using artificial intelligence, casting doubt on the authenticity of the encounter. Others, however, believe the interaction looks genuine, interpreting the langur's behaviour as an unusual display of affection towards the shopkeeper.Regardless, the sweet hug caught on camera is something the internet can't stop watching on loop.- Ends