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Ranveer Singh is reportedly stepping into an entirely new universe. Fresh off the success of Dhurandhar, the actor is said to be in talks for one of his most ambitious projects yet, one that will see him in a never-before-seen avatar. If reports are true, Ranveer will star in a film adaptation of Amish Tripathi's The Immortals of Meluha.
Ranveer Singh set to play Lord Shiva in ‘The Immortals of Meluha’ Trilogy: Report
After leaving audiences stunned with his Dhurandhar performance and look, Ranveer is now reportedly set to portray Lord Shiva in the speculated project.
According to Pinkvilla, the actor has acquired the rights to The Immortals of Meluha under his production banner, Maa Kasam Films. He has partnered with Birla Studios to bring the mythological epic to life. Singh has reportedly acquired the rights at a whopping cost, though the exact figure has been kept under wraps.
Written by Tripathi, the book is the first in a trilogy that also includes The Secret of the Nagas and The Oath of the Vayuputras.
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This means Ranveer could be working across all three films. Industry sources say the adaptation is currently in the writing stage, with Ranveer deeply involved in bringing Meluha to the big screen. He’s reportedly working aggressively on the project with Ananya Birla.
“Ranveer has been passionate about bringing Meluha to the big screen for a long time now. The acquisition happened recently, and the project is now officially under development. Makers are approaching the franchise as a long-term cinematic universe and the plan is to tell the story over 3 films. The writing work has already begun, and the team is taking its time to crack the screenplay and world-building. The first part is expected to go on floors in 2028,” the source confirms.
Singh will reportedly headline the project as Lord Shiva. For now, no other cast members have been finalised. The script is currently being developed, and the director will be locked in once the screenplay is complete.
‘’The director will only be locked once the script work reaches a certain stage. Right now, the focus is entirely on developing the material,” the source added.
No official comment has been made on it.
What is Immortals of Meluha about?
For the unversed, The Immortals of Meluha is the first book in Amish Tripathi’s bestselling Shiva Trilogy. Set in 1900 BCE in the ancient land of Meluha, it follows the Suryavanshis, whose peace is threatened by the Chandravanshis and Nagas. Shiva, a tribal leader from the Himalayas, arrives and is known as the Neelkanth.
Ranveer Singh’s upcoming projects
But before working on Meluha, Ranveer is expected to reunite with Dhar for his next film in March 2027. He's also working on Pralay, directed by Jay Mehta, which will go on the floors in August 2026; no official confirmation on this as of now.
