Actor Vikrant Massey has put an end to ongoing speculation surrounding his alleged involvement in Ranbir Kapoor’s much-anticipated mythological filmRamayana. The actor took to Instagram to clarify that he was never part of the project, responding to reports that claimed he had been replaced by dancer-actor Raghav Juyal in the role of Meghanad, also known as Indrajit.

The rumours began circulating after several media reports suggested that Massey was initially cast as Ravana’s son, a key antagonist in the epic, before being dropped from the film. According to a subsequent report by Variety India, Raghav Juyal has now been signed on forRamayana: Part 2, scheduled for a Diwali 2027 release.

Addressing the claims directly, Vikrant reshared a post on his Instagram Story and wrote that he was “never a part of this movie” and criticised what he termed “irresponsible media coverage” from so-called respectable media houses. He added that while the reports were disappointing, he wished the team ofRamayanathe very best and said he would watch the film in theatres like an audience member. The actor later deleted the Instagram Story, though the reason behind its removal remains unknown.

Directed on a grand scale,Ramayanafeatures Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram, Yash as Ravana, and Sai Pallavi as Sita. Sunny Deol will be seen portraying Hanuman, while Ravie Dubey essays the role of Lakshman. The film also boasts an extensive ensemble cast including Lara Dutta, Rakul Preet Singh, Arun Govil, Indira Krishnan, Sheeba Chaddha, Adinath Kothare, and Kunal Kapoor.

Planned as a two-part cinematic spectacle,Ramayana: Part 1is slated for release during Diwali 2026, withPart 2arriving a year later in Diwali 2027.