Sushant Singh Rajput as Lord Rama, Divya Bharti as Sita, Kangana Ranaut as Surpanakha: AI reimagines Ramayana's new cast

Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana: Part 1, which will be released on July 24. The film stars Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi and Yash in lead roles.

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Created by an AI visual artist on Instagram, Mr Hellrender, whose name is Sourav Bhowmik, the reimagining began with Sushant Singh Rajput in the role of Lord Rama. The late actor looked poised and charismatic in the part. Ranbir Kapoor plays the role in the film.

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Divya Bharti is reimagined as Sita in Ramayana. The late actor's innocent, doe-eyed beauty made her look quite the part. In the film, Sai Pallavi plays Sita.

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Shaheer Shaikh is no stranger to playing mythological roles, having mesmerised audiences as Arjuna in the television show Mahabharat. He is imagined as Lakshman, who is played by Ravie Dubey in the Nitesh Tiwari film.

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How would Rekha look as Kaikeyi? The AI generated picture of the veteran star in the role garnered attention as many even called it a good casting choice if it were true. Fans are eagerly waiting to see Lara Dutta in the part, when the film releases.

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Rana Daggubati looked powerful in the AI-remiganation of the cast of Ramayana, as Vidyutjihva. The actor has memorably played the role of the main antagonist, Bhallaladeva, in S.S. Rajamouli's epic film franchise Baahubali. In Ramayana, Vivek Oberoi plays Vidyutjihva.

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How would Kangana Ranaut look as Surpanakha in Ramayana? The AI-generated picture of her look from the film received a thumbs up from fans. In the film, it is Rakul Preet Singh who essays the role.

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Arun Govil, the OG Lord Rama for an entire generation, steps in to play Dasarath in Ramayana. AI imagined veteran star Jeetendra in the role. Nitesh Tiwari's film is divided into two parts. The first part will be released on Diwali 2026, and the second on Diwali 2027.

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Yash's casting as Ravana was kept as it is. The actor's performance from the trailer itself has become the talking point on social media.