📌 Key Points
- Reports claimed Ranveer Singh acquired ‘The Immortals of Meluha’ rights for a trilogy under his new banner.
- Author Amish Tripathi swiftly denied the news, confirming the Shiva Trilogy rights are still with him.
- Tripathi stated, “nothing has been signed with anyone as yet,” despite his respect for Ranveer Singh.
- Previous adaptation attempts by Karan Johar (Dharma Productions) and Sanjay Leela Bhansali also did not materialize.
Recent reports suggested Ranveer Singh secured film rights for Amish Tripathi’s ‘The Immortals of Meluha’ under his new banner. However, the acclaimed author has swiftly debunked these claims, confirming that no such deal has been made and the rights remain with him, surprising many fans.
Ranveer Singh’s Meluha Rights: The Rumour Mill
On Monday multiple reports suggested Ranveer Singh has acquired the rights to Amish Tripathi’s The Immortals of Meluha under his production banner, Maa Kasam Film. The best selling novel and its two sequels chart the rise of a warrior from the Himalayas in the ancient kingdom of Meluha. The reports said that Ranveer has partnered with Birla Studios to develop the mythological epic as a grand-scale trilogy, adding that work on the film has begun and the film is expected to go on floors in 2028. However, Tripthi when contacted reacted with surprise. He said, “I’m in the UK with my son right now and I woke up to a flood of messages. The rights for the Shiva Trilogy are with me. And nothing has been signed with anyone as yet. Of course, I have huge respect for Ranveer, and am a big fan of his. But this news is not true.”
Earlier, back in 2017 reports had suggested Karan Johar had obtained the rights for an adaption of the popular book, but the director’s contract with Tripathi expired so Dharma Productions had no choice but to surrender the rights. Dharma’s film Shuddhi, was reportedly supposed to be an adaptation of The Immortals of Meluha. It was then reported that director Sanjay Leela Bhansali had shown interest in the project but that did not work out either.
Amish Tripathi Sets the Record Straight
Past Adaption Attempts and Future Prospects
Amish Tripathi’s clear denial halts the latest ‘Immortals of Meluha’ adaptation buzz. While Ranveer Singh’s involvement remains a rumour, fans eagerly await an official announcement for the epic’s cinematic journey, keeping its future uncertain.
