# Ranveer Singh as Lord Shiva in The Immortals of Meluha — India’s Most Awaited Cinematic Universe Is Finally Happening

URL: https://technosports.co.in/ranveer-singh-as-lord-shiva-in-the-immortals-2/  
Published: 2026-05-12  
Updated: 2026-05-12  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

If there’s one project that Indian film lovers have been waiting years — arguably decades — to see on the big screen, it’s [*The Immortals of Meluha*](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Immortals_of_Meluha). Amish Tripathi’s beloved mythological fantasy trilogy has changed hands, stalled, and sparked speculation for years. Now, it finally has an owner determined enough to spend a reported Rs 40 crore just to hold the keys — Ranveer Singh.

## **What Happened and How We Got Here**

The rights to *The Immortals of Meluha* were previously held by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, but the project never materialised under his watch. When the rights expired, Ranveer Singh — who had long been fascinated by the world and had dreamed of playing Lord Shiva — moved decisively to acquire them under his own production banner, Maa Kasam Films.

According to industry sources, Ranveer bagged the entire Meluha trilogy rights for a staggering Rs 40 crore, describing it as a passion project that he has now placed firmly into development.

![Ranveer Singh](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/nnvsvvssv-1024x576.avif)

## **Ranveer Singh: The Project at a Glance**

| Key Detail | Update |
| --- | --- |
| Source novel | *The Immortals of Meluha* by Amish Tripathi |
| Production banner | Maa Kasam Films (Ranveer Singh) + Birla Studios (Ananya Birla) |
| Ranveer’s role | Lord Shiva |
| Planned format | 3-film cinematic universe |
| Current stage | Script & world-building development |
| Expected shoot start | 2028 |

## **The Vision Behind It**

Ranveer and co-producer Ananya Birla of Birla Studios are approaching this as a long-term cinematic universe spanning three films, with writing and world-building already underway. The first part is expected to go on floors in 2028.

A reliable source confirmed: “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.” The team is deliberately taking its time to crack the screenplay before committing to production.

## **Why This Matters**

Coming off the historic success of the *Dhurandhar* franchise, Ranveer is at the peak of his commercial clout — and choosing to spend it on a mythological passion project over a safer sequel says everything about how seriously he’s taking this. *The Immortals of Meluha* reimagines Lord Shiva as a mortal tribal chief who becomes a god through his deeds — a concept ripe for the kind of grand spectacle Indian cinema has been craving since *Baahubali*.

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## **FAQs**

### **Q: How much did Ranveer Singh pay to acquire The Immortals of Meluha trilogy rights?**

According to industry sources, Ranveer Singh acquired the rights to the entire Meluha trilogy for a reported Rs 40 crore under his banner Maa Kasam Films, in partnership with Birla Studios.

### **Q: When will The Immortals of Meluha film go into production?**

The project is currently in the writing and world-building stage, with the first part of the planned three-film cinematic universe expected to go on floors in 2028.