Ranveer Singh Acquires The Immortals of Meluha Rights; Set To Play Lord Shiva In The Trilogy

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May 12, 2026 at 8:46 AM IST
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Ranveer Singh Acquires The Immortals of Meluha Rights; Set To Play Lord Shiva In The Trilogy

Mumbai, May 12 - Bollywood star Ranveer Singh is not looking back after the historic success of Dhurandhar duology, and is setting up ambitious films in his future line-up. In this process, the actor has acquired the rights to Amish Tripathi's bestselling novel, The Immortals of Meluha, under his banner, Maa Kasam Films.

According to the report by Pinkvilla, Ranveer has partnered with Birla Studios to develop the mythological epic as a grand-scale trilogy. The project is being envisioned as a large-scale cinematic franchise. Released in 2010, The Immortals of Meluha reimagines Lord Shiva as a human hero whose journey eventually transforms him into a divine figure.

The report further suggests that the adaptation is currently in the development stage, with the makers aiming to build a visually grand franchise mounted on a massive scale. With Indian cinema increasingly exploring mythological universes and franchise storytelling, the makers reportedly see the Shiva Trilogy as a property with enormous cinematic potential.

On top of it, Ranveer Singh will himself headline it and will play Lord Shiva in the ambitious trilogy. However, the rest of the cast and director will be locked once the script work reaches a certain stage. 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 role could mark a major turning point in Ranveer Singh's career. Known for his energetic screen presence and transformative performances, the actor taking on Lord Shiva instantly makes the project one of the most talked-about developments in the industry. If officially announced, the trilogy could become one of the biggest film franchises ever attempted in Indian cinema.

Meanwhile, the Simmba star will next be seen in Jai Mehta's zombie thriller, Pralay, which is expected to start rolling in August this year. After that, the actor will likely reunite with director Aditya Dhar for his next, which is expected to start shooting in March 2027.

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