Ranveer Singh Acquires Rights to 'The Immortals of Meluha' Trilogy, May Play Lord Shiva
Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh has reportedly acquired the film rights to Amish Tripathi's best-selling novel, The Immortals of Meluha, through his production banner, Maa Kasam Film. In a strategic partnership with Birla Studios, Singh plans to adapt the mythological story into a three-film cinematic universe. Sources indicate that Singh intends to portray the protagonist, Lord Shiva, marking a significant potential role in his career. The project is currently in the early development phase, with the team focusing on screenplay writing and world-building. Principal photography for the first installment is anticipated to begin in 2028. Before commencing this major franchise, Singh is scheduled to shoot for Aditya Dhar's upcoming directorial venture in March 2027 and Jay Mehta's Pralay, tentatively set for August 2026. While the director and remaining cast members have not yet been finalized, the production aims to establish a robust foundation for the series. This announcement follows Singh's recent success in Dhurandhar and coincides with personal news regarding his and Deepika Padukone's expectation of their second child.
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Ranveer Singh Acquires Rights to 'The Immortals of Meluha' Trilogy, May Play Lord Shiva
Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh has reportedly acquired the film rights to Amish Tripathi's best-selling novel, The Immortals of Meluha, through his production banner, Maa Kasam Film. In a strategic partnership with Birla Studios, Singh plans to adapt the mythological story into a three-film cinematic universe. Sources indicate that Singh intends to portray the protagonist, Lord Shiva, marking a significant potential role in his career. The project is currently in the early development phase, with the team focusing on screenplay writing and world-building. Principal photography for the first installment is anticipated to begin in 2028. Before commencing this major franchise, Singh is scheduled to shoot for Aditya Dhar's upcoming directorial venture in March 2027 and Jay Mehta's Pralay, tentatively set for August 2026. While the director and remaining cast members have not yet been finalized, the production aims to establish a robust foundation for the series. This announcement follows Singh's recent success in Dhurandhar and coincides with personal news regarding his and Deepika Padukone's expectation of their second child.
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