Archive · 21 Jul 2026

70-Year-Old Serves 1500 Idlis Daily at Rs 5 Each

70-Year-Old Serves 1500 Idlis Daily at Rs 5 Each

Ramchandra is a 70-year-old man who has been making and selling idlis for 56 years.

Every morning, he starts at 4 AM to make 1500 idlis, which he sells for just Rs 5 each.

He follows his father's recipe and method, which he learned when he was just 16 years old.

His shop has become a beloved spot for many people, who have grown up eating his idlis and now bring their own families.

Ramchandra believes that food should be affordable and fill people's stomachs, not empty their pockets.

He spends about 12 hours a day at the shop, and his son and daughter-in-law now help him run it.

For Ramchandra, the shop is more than just a business; it's a place filled with memories, relationships, and a lifetime of hard work.

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