Following the historic success of the Dhurandhar franchise, Ranveer Singh has solidified his position as the “King of the Indian Film Industry.” Capitalizing on his newfound superstar status, the actor has made a massive power move by officially acquiring the film rights for Amish Tripathi’s bestselling The Immortals of Meluha trilogy.
A Passion Project Realized
Originally, Ranveer was set to lead the adaptation under director Sanjay Leela Bhansali, but the collaboration never came to fruition. Once Bhansali’s rights to the material expired, Ranveer moved quickly to secure the project for himself. While the production banner include the trilogy will be developed under Ranveer’s own banner, Maa Kasam Films and the dream roles include the actor has reportedly been fascinated by this world for years and considers playing Lord Shiva a lifelong dream.
Record-Breaking Financials
The deal marks a historic moment for the Indian literary and film worlds.
- The Price Tag: Ranveer reportedly paid a staggering ₹40 crore for the rights to the trilogy—the highest sum ever paid for a novel in Indian cinema history.
- A Position of Power: Industry insiders note that while Ranveer previously relied on big-name directors to greenlight such epics, his current box-office clout allows him to develop the project on his own terms and handpick the creative team.
Production Timeline
The ambitious project will be a co-production between Maa Kasam Films and Birla Studios.
While the acquisition is complete, the team is currently focusing on the long-term development of the script. Fans will have to wait a few years for the vision to hit the big screen, as the first film is expected to go on floors in 2028.
With this move, Ranveer Singh isn’t just looking for his next hit; he’s building a massive cinematic legacy. Stay tuned to know more about it and others only with us.
