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. 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.
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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: 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.
