In a real-life drama that mirrors a movie plot, a bride from Karnataka changed her mind moments before tying the knot and left the mandap holding hands with her lover, escorted by police.

Bride Rejects Groom at the Last Minute, Elopes with Lover

In a dramatic turn of events that has taken social media by storm, a bride from Hassan district in Karnataka walked out of her wedding ceremony just before the rituals began. The woman, identified as Pallavi, was about to get married to Venugopal, a government school teacher, when she had a change of heart and chose love over family pressure.

The wedding was being held at Sri Adichunchanagiri Kalyana Mantapa, and both families, along with hundreds of guests, were in attendance. Despite the lavish arrangements and rituals underway, Pallavi refused to go through with the marriage.

Viral Video Captures the Stunning Moment

A video clip of the incident, which has now gone viral on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), was first posted on May 24 by the account “@GharKaKalesh”. The footage has since garnered over 2 million views and 12,500+ likes, sparking intense debate and emotional reactions online.

In the video, Pallavi is seen standing at the mandap in bridal attire, visibly distressed and crying. Venugopal, the groom, appears to be preparing to tie the mangalsutra around her neck. He asks her a question, but she remains silent. An elderly man, likely a family elder, is seen speaking in the background.

Karnataka: Bride Pallavi refused to marry at the last moment, saying she loves someone else.She walked out of the wedding venue with her lover under police protection pic.twitter.com/6JbaeHhd2z

— Ghar Ke Kalesh (@gharkekalesh) May 24, 2025

The next frame shows Pallavi exiting the venue holding hands with a man in a white shirt—her lover—while police officers escort the couple for their safety. Her face is partially covered with a cloth, and the couple is seen getting into a car and leaving the venue together.

Love Over Arranged Marriage

Pallavi, who is reportedly a postgraduate, had earlier agreed to the marriage under pressure from her family. However, as the moment approached, she chose to follow her heart. Sources say she was already in a relationship with the man she eloped with. Despite initial resistance from her family, she had reluctantly agreed to marry Venugopal.

The entire wedding was abruptly called off in front of hundreds of shocked guests from both sides. According to eyewitnesses, the tension had been building in the days leading up to the ceremony due to disagreements between Pallavi and her family over the arranged match.

Social Media Reacts Strongly

The incident has triggered a wide range of reactions online. Many users have praised Pallavi's courage for standing up for her own happiness at the last moment.

One user wrote, “Had she given in to family pressure, three lives could have been ruined. She made the right choice.”

However, not all comments were supportive. Some criticized her for waiting until the final moment, causing embarrassment and emotional pain to the groom and their families. Another comment read, “She should have informed the groom beforehand. This could have been avoided.”

No Official Confirmation Yet

While the video has sparked national conversation, Anandabazar.com has not verified the authenticity of the footage. Local police have not released an official statement about the matter.

Nevertheless, the story has quickly become a trending topic, highlighting the conflict between societal expectations and individual choice—particularly in matters of marriage.