India, Feb. 17 -- Marvel Studios' latest release, Captain America: Brave New World, has sparked plenty of chatter, especially among Indian audiences. The reason? A certain world leader in the film has an uncanny resemblance to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Social media quickly picked up on this, with users sharing screenshots and making jokes about whether the Indian Prime Minister had made an unexpected appearance in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).

In a pivotal scene centered around a diplomatic discussion on a newly discovered rare metal in the Indian Ocean, an Indian leader can be seen at the table. His white kurta, jacket, and neatly trimmed white beard immediately reminded audiences of PM Modi, fueling speculation and amusement...