Southern Railway captured the imagination of social media on Thursday by sharing a Nano Banana 3D figurine of the Vande Bharat Express. The playful post blends AI creativity with one of India’s iconic railway services.

"Catching up with the trend, railway-style!...#SouthernRailway #IndianRailways," the social media post read.

Google Gemini driving India’s AI creativity

Nano Banana 3D figurines are digital miniatures created using Google Gemini AI. As India’s AI-driven digital creativity expands rapidly, users and organisations are experimenting with Gemini to generate 3D models for fun and engagement.

From students to influencers, Indians are using Google Gemini to transform photos into highly detailed 3D collectibles, proving that AI is not only a productivity tool but also a medium for playful expression.

Viral trend turning photos into collectible figurines

The new trend gained popularity after the Ghibli-style AI portrait trend. While not physical toys, Nano Banana figurines resemble polished action figures, complete with stands and packaging. Originally a viral internet trend in India, they allow users to turn selfies, pets, or public figures into realistic collectible figurines, further cementing the India Nano Banana trend.

3D model trend continues to grow

This fusion of AI art and social media entertainment shows how tools like Google Gemini and Nano Banana AI are shaping the way Indians explore digital creativity, from turning portraits into figurines to experimenting with free prompts for 3D model creation.