£15 million ‘sky mansion’ built by Billionaire on top of 400ft skyscraper that he won’t ever get to live in

A billionaire splashed the cash to build a Whitehouse in the sky but has reportedly never been able to step foot inside.

Business man Vijay Mallya commissioned a mansion on top of the 400 foot Kingfisher Towers in UB City, Bengaluru, India in 2010, at the cost of £15m.

It covers a gigantic 40,000 square feet, and is totally separate from the apartments residing in the building directly below it.

Unsurprisingly, it was touch to build, with Chairman of Prestige Group, who built it, Irfan Razack telling local media: "It’s a complex structure. It was a challenge to construct the mansion on a huge cantilever at that height.”

However, in a savage twist, Mallya might not ever get to live in it and it's unclear if the construction was ever actually finished inside.

Vijay Mallya fled india

This is because in 2016, before the penthouse was complete, Mallay fled India to move to the UK as he defaulted on debts of more than $1bn (£842m), and faced charges including fraud.

In 2023, British Security Minister Tom Tugendhat was asked about the extradition of Mallya, to which he said the UK does not intend to become a place where people can evade justice.

Tugendhat told the Press Trust of India: "We both (the UK and India) have legal processes that must be gone through. But the UK government is absolutely clear, we have no intention of becoming a place where those who are seeking to evade justice can hide."

In the meantime, the mansion is still sitting empty 400ft in the air.

People are often seen admiring the building, however, which has lush gardens and an infinity pool.

One person wrote on X: "What a stunning 20 million dollar mansion built atop Kingfisher Towers in Bengaluru, showcasing luxury living in India's bustling city."

While another said: "Wow, talk about living the high life! I guess the only way to go from here is UP... literally!"

And a third added: "What an architectural marvel! The fusion of luxury and innovation makes this mansion a true gem atop Kingfisher Towers in Bengaluru, India."

And a fourth said: "The construction of a $20 million mansion atop Kingfisher Towers in Bengaluru, India, is certainly an impressive feat of architecture and engineering.

"With breathtaking views and luxurious amenities, it's a testament to the opulence and grandeur that can be achieved in modern urban living. This iconic structure stands as a symbol of prestige and sophistication in the heart of Bengaluru's skyline."

It's rumoured that Mallya has never even stepped foot inside the mansion, so who knows which lucky bugger will actually end up actually living there!