Ranveer Singh Acquires Film Rights to 'The Immortals of Meluha' in Record Deal
Bollywood superstar Ranveer Singh has acquired the film rights to Amish Tripathi’s best-selling novel, 'The Immortals of Meluha,' for a record-breaking sum of 40 crore rupees. This deal marks the highest amount ever paid for novel rights in the Indian film industry. Singh, who produces under his banner Maa Kasam Films, intends to portray the protagonist, Lord Shiva, a role he has long desired. The project was previously associated with director Sanjay Leela Bhansali, but Singh secured the rights immediately after Bhansali's option expired. Singh has partnered with Birla Studios for this ambitious adaptation of the first book in the Shiva Trilogy. While he is currently filming the zombie-thriller 'Pralay,' screenplay development for this mythological epic is set to begin soon, with principal photography expected to start by 2028. Speculation suggests that Singh’s wife, Deepika Padukone, may be cast as Sati, Shiva’s wife, given the character's significant role in the narrative. This move underscores Singh's growing influence as a producer and his commitment to large-scale mythological storytelling.
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Ranveer Singh Acquires Film Rights to 'The Immortals of Meluha' in Record Deal
Bollywood superstar Ranveer Singh has acquired the film rights to Amish Tripathi’s best-selling novel, 'The Immortals of Meluha,' for a record-breaking sum of 40 crore rupees. This deal marks the highest amount ever paid for novel rights in the Indian film industry. Singh, who produces under his banner Maa Kasam Films, intends to portray the protagonist, Lord Shiva, a role he has long desired. The project was previously associated with director Sanjay Leela Bhansali, but Singh secured the rights immediately after Bhansali's option expired. Singh has partnered with Birla Studios for this ambitious adaptation of the first book in the Shiva Trilogy. While he is currently filming the zombie-thriller 'Pralay,' screenplay development for this mythological epic is set to begin soon, with principal photography expected to start by 2028. Speculation suggests that Singh’s wife, Deepika Padukone, may be cast as Sati, Shiva’s wife, given the character's significant role in the narrative. This move underscores Singh's growing influence as a producer and his commitment to large-scale mythological storytelling.
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