Amish Tripathi Refutes Claims of Ranveer Singh Adapting 'The Immortals of Meluha'
'Not True': Amish Tripathi Denies Reports Of Ranveer Singh Acquiring Rights To The Immortals Of Meluha
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Amish Tripathi, the author of 'The Immortals of Meluha', has denied reports that actor Ranveer Singh acquired the rights to adapt his novel into a trilogy. Tripathi clarified that no agreements have been made regarding the adaptation, despite previous rumors about the project being in development.
- 01Amish Tripathi denies reports of Ranveer Singh acquiring adaptation rights.
- 02Tripathi maintains that the rights for the Shiva Trilogy remain with him.
- 03Rumors suggested Singh would portray Lord Shiva in a planned trilogy.
- 04The project is reportedly in the writing stage, with no director attached yet.
- 05Ranveer Singh has multiple upcoming projects, including films set to begin shooting in 2026 and 2027.
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Amish Tripathi, the author of the bestselling mythological fantasy novel 'The Immortals of Meluha', has dismissed rumors that actor Ranveer Singh has acquired the rights to adapt the book into a film trilogy. In a statement to Variety India, Tripathi clarified that he retains the rights to the Shiva Trilogy and has not signed any agreements for adaptation. Despite the buzz, he expressed respect for Singh, stating, 'this news is not true.' Earlier reports had suggested that Singh was passionate about bringing the story to the big screen and was in the process of developing a cinematic universe around it, with plans for three films. However, no official agreements have been finalized. The project is currently in the writing phase, with the focus on script development before a director is appointed. Meanwhile, Singh has other projects lined up, including a film directed by Aditya Dhar set to begin shooting in March 2027, and 'Pralay', directed by Jay Mehta, expected to start in August 2026. On a personal note, Singh and his wife Deepika Padukone are expecting their second child.
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