The long-running online rivalry between YouTuber Gaurav Taneja, better known as Flying Beast, and YouTuber Dhruv Rathee has sparked fresh controversy on social media. On August 22, Gaurav Taneja fired back at an old comment by Rathee that mocked his “dying career”. Accused him of using family drama for views. In June 2024, Dhruv had publicly criticized Gaurav Taneja, writing, “No controversy can save your dying career Gaurav, not even exploiting your kids for drama. You gotta make valuable content for that.” Dhruv also attached analytics suggesting Gaurav Taneja Instagram following was dropping, showing a loss of over 22,000 followers in 30 days.
Two months later, Gaurav Taneja chose to respond in style. Quoting Dhruv Rathee old post, he wrote, “Kitna bana bhai tera ARR after launch? Humara to USD 1B+ tha!! Humara dying ‘career’ to Shree Hari ne sambhal liya.” His tweet, which quickly went viral, seemed to hint at the financial success of one of his ventures, indirectly countering Dhruv Rathee allegations. Gaurav Taneja post mixed sharp rebuttal with religious faith, telling Dhruv Rathee to also seek refuge in God, who “forgives even sinners.” The spiritual tone added another layer to his response, making it more than just a numbers game.
Both creators command massive influence online, but they represent very different spaces Gaurav Taneja as a family and lifestyle vlogger, Dhruv Rathee as a political educator. Their clashes have repeatedly drawn public attention, blurring the line between personal feuds and digital entertainment.
Whether Gaurav Taneja financial claims hold up or not, the spat once again highlights how Indian YouTube personalities often mix personal digs, content strategy, and public perception in a high stakes game for relevance. One thing is clear the battle for online dominance between Flying Beast and Dhruv Rathee is far from over.
