Ranveer Singh's Involvement in The Immortals of Meluha Denied by Author Amish Tripathi

Clarification on Ranveer Singh's Role

Ranveer Singh will not be portraying Lord Shiva in the anticipated film adaptation of The Immortals of Meluha, as clarified by the author, Amish Tripathi. Following a report that emerged on May 11, Tripathi dismissed the rumors on Tuesday, stating that Singh has not acquired the film rights to the trilogy for a significant sum. Earlier reports suggested that Ranveer's production company, Maa Kasam Film, was backing the project, which was said to be in development with plans for a grand trilogy in collaboration with Aditya Birla's Birla Studios.

Amish Tripathi Responds to Speculation

Amish Tripathi's reaction to report

On May 12, Variety India published Amish's comments, where he refuted any claims of Ranveer's involvement. He stated, "The rights for the Shiva Trilogy are with me. And nothing has been signed with anyone as yet. Of course, I have huge respect for Ranveer, and am a big fan of his. But this news is not true."

Details on The Immortals of Meluha Adaptation

The Immortals of Meluha adaptation report featuring Ranveer Singh

On May 11, Pinkvilla reported that Ranveer Singh had secured the rights to The Immortals of Meluha for a substantial, undisclosed amount. The report indicated that the actor was eager to adapt Tripathi's mythological epic into a trilogy with Aditya Birla. Sources mentioned that the project is currently in the writing phase, with filming for the first part anticipated to commence in 2028.

The Immortals of Meluha is a trilogy by Indian author Amish Tripathi, set in 1900 BC, which reimagines Lord Shiva as a human Tibetan immigrant. In the narrative, Shiva arrives in the utopian empire of Meluha, where he is recognized as the "Neelkanth," a prophesied hero destined to battle the Chandravanshis and safeguard the realm from the malevolent Nagas.

Previous Adaptation Attempts

The Immortals of Meluha adaptation reports

In 2012, Karan Johar announced intentions to adapt The Immortals of Meluha, initially rumored to be titled Shuddhi and directed by Karan Malhotra. However, it was later clarified that these projects were not connected. Around the same time, Tripathi disclosed that a Hollywood producer had also obtained rights for an American adaptation, leading to confusion regarding Dharma Productions' role. Reports later indicated that Karan Malhotra was working on a screenplay with Tripathi as a creative consultant. Ultimately, in May 2017, Dharma Productions reportedly withdrew from the project after the rights agreement lapsed.