Ranbir KapoorYash and Sail Pallavi starrer, ‘Ramayana Part 1’ trailer has been making waves ever since it was released during Brahma Muhurat on July 30. While the film’s stunning visuals, powerful and great performances have won a lot of praise, one brief look has sparked a new controversy online. A glimpse of Lord Vishnu has left fans speculating about the actor behind the divine avatar, with many believing it to be TV star Sourabh Raaj Jain.
Fans believe that Sourabh Raaj Jain looks like Lord Vishnu
As soon as the trailer dropped, social media was abuzz with speculations about the biographical details of the actor portraying Lord Vishnu. A section of viewers believe that the role has been played by Sourabh Raaj Jain, whose calm demeanor and legendary past have made him a fan favorite.However, neither the makers of the film nor Sourabh Raaj Jain have confirmed the casting.
Why fans connected this episode with Sourabh Raaj Jain
Sourabh Raaj Jain became a household name after portraying Lord Krishna in the television series ‘Mahabharat’ in 2013. Over the years, he has essayed several mythological characters, making him a popular choice whenever audiences think of divine roles. His past performance led many fans to believe that he is the actor who was briefly seen as Lord Vishnu in the trailer.
Social media has questions
Several viewers took to X to share their thoughts after seeing the blink-and-you-miss-it scene.Another user wrote, “Who is playing Lord Vishnu? Is it Sourabh Raaj Jain?”Another said, “Can someone explain it to me better. Is it Saurabh Raaj Jain @saurabhraajjain in Shri Narayan form? Or am I the only one who doesn’t get it?”The theory continues to grow, although there has been no official confirmation from the production team.
Ranbir Kapoor’s connection to Lord Vishnu
Ranbir Kapoor has already been confirmed to portray Lord Rama and Lord Parshuram in ‘Ramayana Part 1’. Since both the characters are considered to be the incarnation of Lord Vishnu in Hindu mythology, reports also suggest that the actor may be seen representing Lord Vishnu in other roles.In an earlier interview, Ranbir explained that Lord Rama and Lord Parshuram are both avatars of Lord Vishnu, adding to the speculation that he is also seen in divine form.
Starring artists and release date
Directed by Nitesh Tiwari‘Ramayana Part 1’ stars Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi as Goddess Sita, Yash as Ravana, Sunny Deol as Lord Hanuman, and Ravi Dubey as Lakshman. The film also features a musical collaboration between Hans Zimmer and AR Rahman, while its main visual has already become one of the biggest highlights of the trailer.The first part of the two-parter is slated to release in Diwali 2026, followed by ‘Ramayana Part 2’ in Diwali 2027.
