In a swift and sharp response to ongoing social media speculation, actor Vikrant Massey has officially denied any involvement in Nitesh Tiwari’s highly anticipated cinematic adaptation of the Ramayana. The 12th Fail star took to Instagram on Sunday to clear the air, only to delete the post shortly after, leaving fans and media outlets puzzled.
The Rumour Mill: Massey vs. Juyal
For several weeks, Bollywood circles have been abuzz with reports claiming that Vikrant Massey was set to play the pivotal role of Meghanad (also known as Indrajit), the eldest son of Ravana. However, a recent report from Variety India suggested a shift in the casting, stating that actor and dancer Raghav Juyal had been brought on board to replace Massey for the role in Ramayana: Part 2.
The news of this “replacement” spread rapidly across entertainment portals, eventually prompting Massey to issue a direct rebuttal.
“Am Not, Never Was”: The Deleted Statement
Taking to his Instagram Stories, Massey reshared a news report about the alleged casting change and expressed his frustration with what he termed “irresponsible” journalism.
His post read: “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.”
Despite his clear annoyance, the actor maintained a professional front, concluding his message with well-wishes for the film’s team: “Nonetheless, wishing everyone on Ramayana all the very best. Will surely buy a ticket and watch it in cinemas.”
In a move that sparked even more conversation, the actor deleted the story within minutes of posting it. While the reasons for the deletion remain unknown, screenshots of the clarification had already gone viral across X and Reddit.
The Grand Vision of Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana
Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana is being touted as one of the most ambitious projects in Indian cinema history. Produced by Namit Malhotra’s Prime Focus Studios and Yash’s Monster Mind Creations, the film is planned as a massive two-part epic.
The first installment is currently slated for a Diwali 2026 release, with the second part following in Diwali 2027.
What’s Next for Vikrant Massey?
While the Ramayana chapter seems firmly closed for Massey, the actor has a packed slate ahead. He is currently preparing for his OTT return with the series ‘Musafir Cafe’, where he will also be making his debut as a producer. Additionally, he is set to appear in Vishal Bhardwaj’s ‘O’Romeo’ alongside Shahid Kapoor and a biographical drama titled ‘White’, based on the life of spiritual leader Sri Sri Ravi Shankar.
As for the Ramayana team, neither director Nitesh Tiwari nor the producers have issued an official statement regarding the Meghanad casting, though the addition of Raghav Juyal appears increasingly likely following Massey’s firm exit from the narrative. To know such latest updates tuned tellyboosters.com Thank you!
