India Emerges as Top User of Google’s Gemini Nano Banana as AI Feature Goes Viral
India ranks among the top users of Google Gemini Nano Banana AI as the viral photo editing trend sweeps social media with retro, anime, and creative edits.
India emerges as a leading user of Google Gemini Nano Banana AI, creating viral anime, retro, and 3D figurine-style edits across social media platforms.

The Google Gemini Nano Banana AI has taken social media by storm, becoming a global sensation for its versatile photo editing and image generation capabilities. From quirky 3D figurines to retro Bollywood-inspired edits and imaginative art pieces, the AI tool offers endless creative possibilities.
According to Google, over 500 million images have been generated worldwide using Nano Banana since its launch, with India ranking among the top countries for usage. Google India highlighted the trend on X (Twitter):
"Happy to share that all this creativity has made India one of the leading countries right now—and you’ve even taken the Gemini app to #1 in both the Play Store and App Store!"
Top Trends in Google Gemini Nano Banana Usage
1. Anime and Manga Come to Life
Users are bringing favorite anime, manga, and mecha characters into reality. Gemini AI allows individuals to create hyper-realistic characters of themselves, friends, family, and even pets, giving users the power to craft their own miniature universes.
2. Retro Nostalgia Edits
One of the most popular trends, especially among women, is the 90s-style soft retro glow. Using dreamy lighting, warm film grain, and gentle soft-focus, photos can achieve a nostalgic, cinematic feel.
3. Classic Black-and-White Portraits
The Nano Banana feature allows a user to convert any image into a monochrome high-contrast portrait by working on light, shadow, and texture for that dramatic timeless effect.
4. Background Transformation
Now dull or plain backgrounds can be replaced with vibrant city streets, scenic landscapes, or artistic settings, thus making selfies and portraits pop while keeping the subject as the focus.
5. Statue and Figurine Effects
One of the most admired trends in India is transforming a user into a hyper-realistic statue. The AI 3D renders full-body sculptures while keeping the facial features of the user intact, creating a luminously surreal yet lifelike effect.
6. Try New Looks
Try out hair styles, outfits, and other wardrobe ideas virtually through Nano Banana. This could make personal style experimentation safe, fun, and instant, without any alterations in the real world.
With India being the leader in worldwide adoption, the Gemini Nano Banana trend shines a spotlight on the growing obsession with AI-powered creativity on Indian shores. The users keep pushing the platform's limits, laying stepping stones for digital art and social trends.