Ranveer Singh Reportedly To Play Lord Shiva In ‘The Immortals Of Meluha’ Film Trilogy

Actor Ranveer Singh is reportedly set to take on one of the biggest roles of his career by portraying Lord Shiva in the film adaptation of The Immortals of Meluha. According to reports, the ambitious project is being developed as a large-scale mythological cinematic universe under Ranveer’s production banner.

What happened

• Ranveer Singh has reportedly acquired the adaptation rights to The Immortals of Meluha
• The story will reportedly be developed as a three-film trilogy
• Ranveer is expected to play the role of Lord Shiva
• The project is currently in the early development stage
• Production on the first film is expected to begin in 2028

About the story

The Immortals of Meluha, written by Amish Tripathi, is the first book in the popular Shiva Trilogy. The novel reimagines Lord Shiva as a heroic leader destined to transform an ancient civilization.

Why the project is significant

The reports suggest the makers are planning a long-term mythological cinematic universe, similar to large franchise-based storytelling models seen globally. The trilogy could become one of Bollywood’s most ambitious fantasy-mythology projects if officially confirmed.

Akshay Kumar’s earlier revelation

Akshay Kumar had previously revealed that he was once advised to buy the film rights to The Immortals of Meluha but decided against it at the time. He later admitted he felt he had “missed out” after learning more about the story.

Ranveer Singh’s upcoming projects

Before beginning work on the Meluha trilogy, Ranveer Singh is reportedly attached to several projects, including:

• A film directed by Aditya Dhar
• The zombie thriller Pralay directed by Jay Mehta
• Other large-scale action and commercial ventures

Why it matters

Mythological adaptations continue to gain massive popularity in Indian cinema. A big-screen adaptation of The Immortals of Meluha featuring Ranveer Singh could attract significant audience interest and expand Bollywood’s fantasy franchise landscape.

What to watch next

Fans are now waiting for an official announcement regarding the cast, director, and production timeline of the trilogy. More details about the screenplay, visual world-building, and supporting cast are expected in the coming months.