The travel fraternity around the world is mourning the unexpected death of Anunay Sood, a renowned Dubai-based travel influencer and photographer who was making fantastic drone shots and adventure-style videos. He died at 32 in Las Vegas, leaving a legacy of wanderlust, creativity, and inspiration. His family verified the news of his demise on Thursday morning in an emotional post on his official social media accounts. Although it is still unclear why he died, his family has sought privacy in this very bitter moment.
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A Journey from Passion to Global Recognition
Anunay Sood was a prosperous and well-liked Indian traveler on Instagram, with 1.4 million followers, and on YouTube, where he had more than 380,000 subscribers. His original material, a combination of awe-inspiring scenery, adventure narration, and drone filming accuracy, completely changed the way the audience looked at the UAE and other parts of the world travel content.
He has worked with and on behalf of large international tourism boards of Switzerland, Saudi Arabia, and New Zealand, and collaborated with leading brands of the world, including OPPO and Airtel. His commitments to narrative and visual quality saw him land on the Forbes India list of the Top 100 Digital Stars three years in a row: 2022, 2023, and 2024.
Early Life and Education
Anunay studied at the Delhi Public School, Noida, and earned a degree in Automobile and Automotive Mechanics Technology at Amity University, according to his LinkedIn profile. However, shortly, his scholarly life was replaced by his emerging interest in travelling and digital narration, a choice that would make him a career and inspire millions of his followers across the world.
The first vlog he made was in the Spiti Valley, and this was the start of a memorable journey. Even under such hard circumstances, when Anunay was forced to walk through the snow wearing only simple canvas shoes, his resilience and his passion to explore were noticeable at the time.
Family and Personal Life
Anunay was born to Ritu and Rahul Sood and had two sisters, Rachita and Ishita. He had been contracted to another travel influencer, Brinda Sharma, who has also had her own experience of content creation.
The love proposal of the couple in the snow-covered mountains became viral, yet the couple separated later. In an interview in 2024, Anunay appeared in a video with a Q&A, and in it, he candidly discussed the breakup, referring to it as an emotional development.
He had been in the past few months rumored to be dating the actor and digital creator Shivani Parihar, who made a heartfelt tribute after his death, which showed her grief and disbelief.
Net Worth and Professional Success
By the time of his death, the net worth of Anunay Sood was estimated to range between ₹7 crore and ₹10 crore (approximately $850,000–$1.2 million). The sources of his income were brand collaborations, YouTube revenue, his digital agency, and paid travel partnerships.
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He was associated with an interest in luxury cars, which he had purchased, including a Mercedes-AMG, a Ram 1500 TRX, and a modified Thar. People who were friends and fans of his frequently remarked how much he valued design, craftsmanship, and precision in cars, watches, or content production.
His Final Days in Las Vegas
In the end, Anunay posted his last Instagram post on the eve of his death, only two days prior to it, displaying his attendance at the Concours in Las Vegas, Wynn, an exclusive car showroom hosting the most remarkable cars in the world. The post, which includes images of him and legendary automobile designer Horacio Pagani, has turned into a bitter goodbye to the adventurous life he enjoyed.
He captioned it, “Still can’t believe I spent the weekend surrounded by legends and dream machines.”
A Community in Mourning
Since the news, social media has been awash with tributes by fans, other influencers, and competitors in the industry. Anunay was described by many as a visionary who encouraged people to see the world without feeling afraid and to take its beauty from new perspectives.
The family said, “It is with a heavy heart that we inform you of the death of our dear Anunay Sood.” Please understand and leave us to our own devices as we go through this tough period. One more thing, please pray and think about his family and loved ones. May his soul rest in peace.”
Legacy of Wanderlust
From the Himalayas that were covered with snow to the Dubai deserts, Anunay Sood managed to capture the meaning of travel in a way that few other photographers could. His artistic journey made him an engineer with a camera and one of the most popular speakers in the genre of modern travel stories. His mission was not completed, but his work shows millions of people the new horizons to follow; the story we tell about them will never die, and the world should not forget about adventure, beauty, and passion.