Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’. Viral AI images also imagine Aamir Khan as Odysseus, Tabu as Penelope, Sai Pallavi as Athena

Ahead of Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’, internet users created AI images imagining Indian actors in the lead roles, choosing Aamir Khan as Odysseus, Tabu as Penelope, Sai Pallavi as Athena, Ishaan Khatter as Telemachus, and Janhvi Kapoor as Helen. The film, starring Matt Damon and Anne Hathaway, will be released worldwide on July 17, 2026.

With: Christopher NolanWith ‘The Odyssey’ on the horizon, internet users have turned to AI to imagine an Indian version of Homer’s epic poem brought to life on screen. Actors like: Aamir Khan, forbidden:Ishaan Khatter, Sai Pallavi, and Janhvi Kapoor are among those who are expected to play the lead roles in the upcoming Hollywood film.

Aamir Khan as Odysseus, Tabu as Penelope

Aamir Khan is portrayed as Odysseus, the character portrayed by Matt Damon in ‘The Odyssey’, wearing armor with a bearded look and gray hair, standing in the midst of battle. Tabu, who was praised for her performance in the ‘Dune’ series, has been reimagined as Penelope, the role originally played by Anne Hathaway.

Sai Pallavi, Ishaan Khatter, Janhvi Kapoor and others reimagined

Sai Pallavi, who made her Bollywood debut in ‘Ek Din’ (2026), is portrayed as Zendaya’s Athena from ‘The Odyssey’, while Ishaan Khatter’s look is recreated as Odysseus’ son Telemachus, the role played by Tom Holland in the film. The AI-generated image of Janhvi Kapoor, meanwhile, casts her as Helen of Troy, a character portrayed by Lupita Nyong’o. Also brought into ‘The Odyssey’ world through these AI reimaginings are Akshaye Khanna, Jim Sarbh and Amitabh Bachchan, cast as Antinous, the Greek king of Sparta, and Sinon, roles originally played by Robert Pattinson, Jon Bernthal and Elliot Page.

What about ‘The Odyssey’?

Adapting one of the oldest known stories in human history, ‘The Odyssey’ follows Odysseus (Damon) as he battles trials and mythical encounters on his ten-year journey home after the Trojan War, all in his attempt to return to his wife Penelope (Anne Hathaway) and son Telemachus (Holland).

Cast and release details:

Pattinson plays Antinous, a suitor vying for Penelope’s hand in marriage as well as Odysseus’ throne in Ithaca. The cast is Zendaya, Lupita Nyong’o, Charlize Theron, Jon Bernthal, Benny Safdie, John LeguizamoElliot Page, Himesh Patel, Bill Irwin, Samantha Morton, Jesse Garcia, Will Yun Lee, Rafi Gavron, Shiloh Fernandez and Mia Goth. “The Odyssey” is scheduled for a worldwide theatrical release on July 17, 2026.