Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Italy has sparked a meme fest online, with social media users flooding platforms with jokes, AI-generated videos and edited clips centred around his interactions with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.
As both leaders continue discussions under the India-Italy Joint Strategic Action Plan 2025-2029, the internet has shifted its attention to the now-viral “Melodi” trend.
The viral “Melodi” trend, a blend of “Modi” and “Meloni”, gained further momentum after PM Modi gifted Meloni a pack of “Melody” toffees during the visit.
AI-generated memes, viral videos flood X
Several memes and AI-generated videos featuring the two leaders have gone viral on X. One widely shared clip recreated the iconic romantic scene from the Bollywood film Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, imagining PM Modi and Meloni in the lead roles.
And it begins! 🤣🤣
The comment section is going to be wild once India wakes up tomorrow morning. 🍿💀 https://t.co/R0mQo952OO pic.twitter.com/c8oaQUzu0B
— Saynotolibrandu (@saynotolibrandu) May 19, 2026
Another viral post joked about India’s diplomatic style, stating:
“America gives sanctions
China gives tension
India gives Melody toffee”
The meme further humorously added:
“Next G20 agenda: ‘Melody itni chocolaty kyun hai?’”
America gives sanctions ❌
China gives tension ❌
India gives Melody toffee 🍬🗿Modi ji playing diplomacy on legendary mode 😭🔥
Next G20 agenda:
“Melody itni chocolaty kyun hai?” 😂🍫Melodi ModiMeloni FunnyTweet TrendNow pic.twitter.com/avt0wWgMoF— TaHaHaHa🍉 (@Taha_Farooqui_) May 20, 2026
‘Melodi’ moment trends online after toffee gift
The meme frenzy intensified after PM Modi gifted Italian PM Giorgia Meloni a pack of “Melody” toffees during his visit. Meloni later shared a cheerful post on X thanking the Prime Minister for the gift, further fuelling the online trend.
Thank you for the gift pic.twitter.com/7ePxbJwPbA
— Giorgia Meloni (@GiorgiaMeloni) May 20, 2026
Social media users quickly connected the gift to the viral “Melodi” nickname, with hashtags such as hashtag Melodi and hashtag MelodiStory trending across platforms.
The Indians were waiting for this moment. Melodi is back !pic.twitter.com/KYfvVafIG3
— Neelotpal Srivastav (@NS_Neelotpal) May 19, 2026
PM Modi shares Italy visit update
During the visit, PM Modi also shared a post on X about his meeting with Meloni in Rome.
“Upon landing in Rome, had the opportunity to meet Prime Minister Meloni over dinner followed by a visit to the iconic Colosseum. We exchanged perspectives on a wide range of subjects. Looking forward to our talks today, where we will continue the conversation on how to boost the India-Italy friendship,” he wrote.
Upon landing in Rome, had the opportunity to meet Prime Minister Meloni over dinner followed by a visit to the iconic Colosseum. We exchanged perspectives on a wide range of subjects. Looking forward to our talks today, where we will continue the conversation on how to boost the… pic.twitter.com/df0bDYKCdU
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 20, 2026
Memes continue to dominate social media
Apart from light-hearted edits and AI videos, users also shared sarcastic and humorous reactions to the growing “Melodi” phenomenon, with several memes joking about Indians’ fascination with the diplomatic camaraderie between the two leaders.
The trend has once again highlighted how global diplomacy and pop culture increasingly intersect on social media platforms.
आज इटली में माहौल पूरा हाई प्रोफाइल बना हुआ है 😄
हर कैमरा बस Narendra Modi और Giorgia Meloni पर ही टिका हुआ दिख रहा है।सोशल मीडिया पर भी लोग मीटिंग से ज्यादा chemistry, handshake, expressions और “Melodi” memes पर चर्चा कर रहे हैं 😄
राजनीति अपनी जगह है, लेकिन दोनों नेताओं की… pic.twitter.com/B2y71cVVRR— Shailendra Rajawat (@Shail__12) May 20, 2026