A fun and unexpected comment by actor Nani has gone viral online, sparking excitement among fans of both South Indian cinema and Marvel. During a recent promotional interview for his upcoming film—set to release in theaters on May 1—Nani was asked which Indian actors would best fit popular Marvel superhero roles.

Joining him in the interview was co-star Srinidhi Shetty, who listed out the Marvel characters, while Nani paired them with South Indian stars. His choices quickly caught attention:

• Hulk – Prabhas

• Thor – Ram Charan

• Spider-Man – Sivakarthikeyan

• Captain America – Suriya

• Black Panther – Allu Arjun

• Ant-Man – Dulquer Salmaan

• Iron Man – Himself

The playful segment has since gone viral, with fans loving Nani’s creative and thoughtful picks. The crossover-style casting sparked a wave of memes and fan art imagining these stars in superhero avatars.

With the third installment of Nani’s hit film franchise releasing soon and this interview making waves online, the buzz around the film—and Nani—continues to grow.