Here is the breakdown of the casting drama that Vikrant put to rest yesterday.
The Denial: "Check Your Facts" 🛑
The Post: Taking to Instagram Stories over the weekend, Vikrant shared a screenshot of a news report claiming he had been ousted from the project.
The Statement: He didn't mince words: "OK. To put things to rest, I was never a part of this movie. Am not, never was. Such irresponsible media coverage from 'respectable' media houses is kinda appalling."
The Delete: Interestingly, he deleted the post minutes later, but screenshots had already gone viral.
The Rumour: Meghanad, Not Bharat 🏹
The Role: While early whispers linked him to various roles, the specific rumor that triggered his reaction claimed he was set to play Meghanad (Indrajit), the eldest son of Ravana.
The "Replacement": Reports suggested that due to scheduling conflicts or creative changes, Raghav Juyal (Kill fame) had stepped in to replace him as Meghanad.
Reality Check: While Raghav Juyal's casting is gaining strength in reports, Vikrant’s statement clarifies that he was never in the running to begin with.
So, Who is actually in 'Ramayana'? 📜
With Vikrant out of the picture, here is the confirmed/reported lineup for the Diwali 2026 release:
Ranbir Kapoor: Lord Ram
Sai Pallavi: Goddess Sita
Yash: Ravana
Sunny Deol: Lord Hanuman
Ravi Dubey: Lakshman
Adinath Kothare: Confirmed to play Bharat.
SantaBanta Verdict: Vikrant Massey is known for his honesty, and this "fact-check" was as direct as it gets. While we won't see him in Ayodhya, fans can catch him next in 'O Romeo' alongside Shahid Kapoor later this month!
