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Instagram's new update: Reels will now speak in several different Indian languages, thanks to a new AI feature..
Shikha Saxena | January 19, 2026 6:15 PM CST

Instagram has introduced a major update for creators in India. The Meta-owned social media platform has announced that it is expanding its AI Voice Translate feature to five new Indian languages. Soon, users will be able to translate Reels into Bengali, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Marathi. However, the company has clarified that this feature will be rolled out in these languages ​​in the coming months.

Previously, in October 2025, Instagram introduced the ability to dub and lip-sync Reels from English, Hindi, Spanish, and Portuguese into other languages. Now, the addition of Indian languages ​​will greatly help content creators in the country reach a global audience.

Meta says that this feature allows creators to change their voice into different languages while maintaining the original tone and emotion. This will make the Reels sound more natural and authentic. In addition, a lip-sync feature will be available, ensuring that the translated audio matches the creator's lip movements.

How will the Translate Reels feature work?
When users upload a Reel on Instagram, they will see the option to ‘Translate your voice with Meta AI. Currently, this feature is available in a limited number of languages, but the update will add the new Indian languages.

Indian Fonts Added to Edits App
Instagram has also announced that Indian fonts are being added to its Edits app. Users will be able to style text and captions in languages ​​such as Hindi, Marathi, Bengali, and Assamese using Devanagari and Bengali/Assamese scripts. This update will be rolled out to Android users in the coming days. This update will give Indian creators the opportunity to create better and more engaging content in their own languages.

Disclaimer: This content has been sourced and edited from News18 Hindi. While we have made modifications for clarity and presentation, the original content belongs to its respective authors and website. We do not claim ownership of the content.


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