Ravi Kishan’s ‘Mirzapur’ Entry Comes at the Right Time Amid Meme Frenzy

Actor Ravi Kishan is enjoying an unusual phase of renewed popularity, with his old interviews, expressions, dance clips and memorable statements becoming a constant source of memes and reels on social media. The unexpected online revival has arrived just as the actor prepares to make his entry into the much-awaited Mirzapur: The Movie, making the timing particularly significant.

Kishan will play Babban Babua, a new character who enters the violent power struggle at the centre of the Mirzapur universe. The trailer suggests that his character is intense, unpredictable and ready to challenge the existing players. His experience of portraying strong and volatile characters makes him a natural fit for the franchise.

What makes his casting more interesting is the way audiences are currently engaging with him. Kishan has recently been rediscovered by younger internet users, particularly through Instagram reels. Clips featuring his expressions, interviews, dance moves and one-liners have been widely circulated and transformed into memes. His “Maun Vrat” moment and remarks about money have emerged as particularly popular pieces of online content.

The actor himself has acknowledged the sudden attention from Gen Z, expressing appreciation for the younger generation that has embraced his personality and turned several of his moments into viral material. The renewed popularity could work in favour of Mirzapur: The Movie. Kishan’s current meme popularity could therefore give his character additional visibility even before audiences watch the film.

His face is now familiar to many viewers who may have discovered him through viral clips rather than his earlier acting work. That recognition could translate into greater curiosity around Babban Babua. Mirzapur: The Movie, featuring Kishan alongside the franchise’s established cast, is scheduled to release in theatres on September 4, 2026.