Bollywood superstar Ranveer Singh is reportedly gearing up for one of the biggest projects of his career. According to recent reports, the actor is set to portray Lord Shiva in a grand cinematic adaptation of The Immortals of Meluha, the bestselling novel by author Amish Tripathi. The ambitious project is expected to be developed as a trilogy and is reportedly being backed by Birla Studios in collaboration with Ranveer Singh’s own production banner, Maa Kasam Films.
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Ranveer Singh’s Big Mythological Project Creates Buzz
Ever since the blockbuster success of Dhurandhar and Dhurandhar 2, fans have been eagerly waiting to know what project Ranveer Singh would choose next. Now, reports suggest that the actor has acquired the rights to The Immortals of Meluha and plans to transform the popular mythological novel into a large-scale cinematic universe. According to media reports, the adaptation is currently in the developmental stage, with the makers planning to tell the story across three films.
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One of the biggest highlights of the reported project is Ranveer Singh’s role. Sources claim that the actor will portray Lord Shiva in the trilogy. The story of The Immortals of Meluha presents Shiva not as a god initially, but as an ordinary man whose actions and destiny eventually transform him into the revered Mahadev. Fans have already started discussing Ranveer’s potential look and screen presence for the role, with many believing that his energetic personality and intense acting style could suit the character perfectly.
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Reports further claim that the screenplay development and world-building process for the trilogy has already begun. The makers are reportedly focused on creating a visually grand mythological universe that does justice to Amish Tripathi’s bestselling novel series. As per sources, filming for the first installment is expected to begin around 2028, although an official announcement regarding production timelines is still awaited.
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Interestingly, reports suggest that the director for the project has not been finalized yet. Sources indicate that the production team intends to lock the filmmaker only after the screenplay reaches an advanced stage of development. For now, the primary focus remains on scripting and designing the cinematic universe. It is also being reported that Ranveer Singh paid a massive amount to secure the adaptation rights for the novel, though the exact figure remains undisclosed.