Ranveer Singh can play the role of Lord Shiva, acquired the rights of Immortals of Meluha
Ranveer Singh has reportedly acquired Amish Tripathi’s The Immortals of Meluha to develop it with Birla Studios. The project is in the writing stage, with the actor also expected to play the role of Lord Shiva as the makers are shaping a long-term franchise.
Actor Ranveer Singh is reportedly developing the adaptation of Amish Tripathi’s film immortals of meluhaWhich can become one of the biggest projects of his career. according to pinkvillaThe actor, who plans to play the role of Lord Shiva in the film, has acquired the rights of the book under his production banner, Maa Kasam Films. They have partnered with Birla Studios to spin off the mythological tale.
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Speculation continues about Ranveer’s next move after the success of stalwartThe report states that the project is now in the writing stage. Ranveer and Ananya Birla are said to be actively working on the adaptation, while the team focuses on the script and building the larger world of the franchise.
Meluhha adaptation in development
The report quoted a source close to the production as saying, “Ranveer has been excited to bring Meluhha to the big screen for a long time. The acquisition has happened recently, and the project is now officially under development. The makers are looking at the franchise as a long-term cinematic universe and plan to tell the story across three films. The writing work has already begun, and the team is taking its time in the script and world-building. The first part is going on floors in 2028. Expecting to come.”
The report also states that Ranveer Singh is expected to play the role of Lord Shiva in the film. The rest of the cast has not been finalized yet and the makers are currently focusing on the script before deciding on the director.
To that the source said, “The director will be selected only after the script work reaches a certain stage. Right now, the focus is entirely on developing the content.”
There is news of Ranveer’s line-up before Meluha.
It is believed that Ranveer has acquired the rights. immortals of meluha For huge sums, although exact figures have not been disclosed. Before starting work on the first film Shiva Hopefully he starts shooting the trilogy Aditya Dhar’s next directorial film Venture in March 2027.
He is also cataclysmDirected by Jai Mehta, it is expected to go on floors in August 2026. An official announcement on that project is still awaited.
personal front
Meanwhile, on the personal front, Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone are expecting their second child. A few days ago, a leaked video from the sets of Shah Rukh Khan-starrer King showed Deepika, who is pregnant, shooting for the film in South Africa while Ranveer stood nearby with baby Dua in his lap.
For now, immortals of meluha The adaptation is still in the writing stage, with Ranveer reportedly set to headline the trilogy as Lord Shiva. With the casting and director yet to be decided, the makers are taking time to shape the content before the film goes on floors debut in 2028.