‘Ramayana’: Who Plays Lord Vishnu in Ranbir Kapoor’s Upcoming Mythological Epic? Netizens Speculate
Following the release of the 'Ramayana' trailer, fans have been speculating about the identity of the actor briefly seen portraying Lord Vishnu. While viral videos initially suggested a cameo by Mahesh Babu, many viewers strongly believe television actor Sourabh Raaj Jain is playing the role based on his silhouette and past portrayal of mythological characters.
Following the release of the official trailer for director Nitesh Tiwari’s highly anticipated mythological film Ramayana, fans across social media have been dissecting every frame. While the trailer offers a grand look at the core conflict between Lord Ram and Raavan, one specific visual element has sparked intense speculation online: the identity of the actor portraying Lord Vishnu. ‘Ramayana Part 1’ Trailer Released: Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi and Yash Shine in Nitesh Tiwari’s Film (Watch Video).
Lord Vishnu's Glimpse from ‘Ramayana’ Trailer Goes Viral
The viral footage highlights a brief sequence early in the trailer where Lord Vishnu is shown before taking his human avatar as Lord Ram. The camera focuses on a serene silhouette framed against cosmic, high-budget visual effects. Although the shot is brief and partially obscured, the actor's facial structure, posture, and presence immediately caught the attention of viewers, leading to widespread circulation of clips and screenshots across social media platforms.
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Netizens Discuss Who They Think Plays Lord Vishnu
Soon after the trailer dropped, debate broke out on platforms like X and Instagram regarding the actor behind the character. A circulating Instagram video initially speculated that Telugu superstar Mahesh Babu was making a cameo as Lord Vishnu.
Glimpse of Lord Vishnu in ‘Ramayana’ Trailer
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However, fans in the comment section quickly dismissed the claim, with a strong consensus pointing toward Sourabh Raaj Jain. Fans noted that the actor's posture and facial profile strongly resembled Jain, who is famous for his television roles as Lord Krishna in the 2013 Mahabharat series and Lord Vishnu in Devon Ke Dev... Mahadev.
Is it Mahesh Babu or is it Sourabh Raaj Jain in ‘Ramayana’ Trailer?
Despite the online chatter, the production team has not yet officially confirmed who plays the role. Neither director Nitesh Tiwari nor producer Namit Malhotra has revealed the mystery actor, leaving audiences to wait for an official announcement or the film’s full release to see who actually steps into the revered character. ‘Ramayana’ Trailer Reactions: Yash’s Fierce Ravana and Ranbir Kapoor-Sai Pallavi’s Divine Avatars Set Internet Ablaze; Netizens Say ‘Indian Cinema Peaked Here’ (Watch Video).
About Nitesh Tiwari's ‘Ramayana’
Planned as a two-part cinematic saga, Ramayana: Part 1 features Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram, Sai Pallavi as Sita, Yash as Raavan, Sunny Deol as Hanuman, and Ravie Dubey as Lakshman. Directed by Nitesh Tiwari and produced by Namit Malhotra alongside DNEG, the film features a musical score composed by AR Rahman and Hans Zimmer. The first instalment is scheduled for a global theatrical release during Diwali 2026, with the second part set to follow in Diwali 2027.
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