Amish Tripathi Breaks Silence on Reports Linking Ranveer Singh to Shiva Trilogy
Amish Tripathi says reports that Ranveer Singh bought rights to the novel are incorrect, after claims the project would launch as a three-film trilogy.
- Speaking to Variety India, author Amish Tripathi clarified that the rights to "The Immortals of Meluha" remain with him and no deal has been signed with Ranveer Singh, shutting down recent media speculation.
- Reports had claimed that Ranveer acquired adaptation rights under his production banner, Maa Kasam Films, and partnered with Birla Studios to headline a trilogy as Lord Shiva.
- The Immortals of Meluha, written by Tripathi, is the first installment of the blockbuster Shiva Trilogy, a 2010 bestseller praised by Deepak Chopra as "archetypal and stirring."
- Previous attempts by filmmakers like Karan Johar and Shekhar Kapur to adapt the series stalled, with rights frequently reverting to the author after projects failed to materialize.
- Ranveer continues to focus on his packed pipeline, including the zombie-thriller Pralay and an untitled film with director Aditya Dhar, before considering any future franchise engagements.
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Amish Tripathi breaks silence on reports linking Ranveer Singh to Shiva Trilogy
Author Amish Tripathi dismissed rumours claiming Ranveer Singh had acquired rights to The Immortals of Meluha adaptation. He clarified that no deal has been signed, though fans continue to express excitement about seeing Ranveer potentially play Lord Shiva onscreen
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Author Amish Tripathi has officially debunked viral reports claiming Ranveer Singh is set to star in a three-film adaptation of The Immortals of Meluha starting in 2028. While initial rumours suggested the actor had acquired the rights to develop a cinematic universe, author Amish Tripathi has now come out with the truth. 🔎 Fact Check: ‘Dhurandhar’ Star Ranveer Singh To Play Lord Shiva in ‘The Immortals of Meluha’ Trilogy?.
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