SCOOP: Ranveer Singh buys the rights for The Immortal of Meluha trilogy for Rs. 40 crores from Amish Tripathi After the success of the Dhurandhar franchise, Ranveer Singh has become the new King of the Indian Film Industry. With back-to-back all-time grossers under his kitty, the young actor has officially secured the tag of a superstar, and all eyes are now on his next move. While several speculations on the financials of Pralay continue to grab chatters in the industry circles, Bollywood Hungama has exclusively learnt that Ranveer Singh has quietly acquired the rights for The Immortals of Meluha. "Ranveer Singh was to lead Immortals of Meluha for Sanjay Leela Bhansali. However, the project never materialised. But the actor was always fascinated by the world, and had the dream of playing Lord Shiva in the spectacle. The minute rights of Immortal of Meluha expired on Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Ranveer went ahead and procured it under his own banner - Maa Kasam Films," a source told Bollywood Hungama. The source also informs that the sum splurged by Ranveer Singh to bag the rights is the highest ever for a novel. "Ranveer has bagged the Immortal of Meluha trilogy for a humongous sum of Rs. 40 crores. It's a passion project for him, and he has put it under development. While 5 years back, he relied on SLB to bring this to reality, today, he is in a position of power to pick the director for this. He is committed to bringing the Meluha trilogy to the spectacle. "The fil... #Singh #Bollywood_Hungama #Ranveer_Singh #Ranveer #Sanjay_Leela #Leela_Bhansali #Amish_Tripathi #Meluha_trilogy #Meluha #Singh_buys
Ranveer Singh to collaborate with Birla Studios for the adaptation of Amish Tripathi’s The Immortals of Meluha trilogy: Report Amish Tripathi’s bestselling novel The Immortals of Meluha has remained one of the most sought-after Indian mythology adaptations for years, with several filmmakers reportedly expressing interest in bringing the epic saga to the big screen. Now, the project appears to have finally found its leading man and production backing. As per recent reports, Ranveer Singh has shown keen interest in adapting the fantasy novel under his production banner Maa Kasam Films. The actor has reportedly joined hands with Ananya Birla’s Birla Studios to develop the ambitious trilogy, which will include The Immortals of Meluha, The Secret of the Nagas, and The Oath of the Vayuputras. According to sources close to the development, the adaptation is currently in its early stages, with the team focusing heavily on writing and world-building. “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. Makers are approaching the franchise as a long-term cinematic universe and the plan is to tell the story over 3 films. The writing work has already begun, and the team is taking its time to crack the screenplay and world-building. The first part is expected to go on floors in 2028,” the source confirms. Interestingly, Ranveer Singh himself is expected to he... #Ranveer_Singh #Ranveer #Birla_Studios #Amish_Tripathi #Amish #Tripathi #Report_Amish #sought-after_Indian #Indian_mythology #epic_saga
Collective Artists Network launches AI avatar of Amish Tripathi for digital storytelling slate Collective Artists Network, on May 4, 2026, announced the launch of an AI-powered avatar of one of India’s most celebrated contemporary authors, Amish Tripathi, marking a significant step in the evolution of culturally-rooted digital storytelling. Amish, who is the fastest-selling author in Indian publishing history, and whose oeuvre has been immersed in Indian traditions and ancient culture, makes an ideal partner for Collective Artists Network content slate. The avatar will anchor a premium short-form content slate for an AI Amish Tripathi channel, developed in collaboration with Collective Artists Network. The slate will focus on history, legends, philosophy, and immersive storytelling, designed to build a distinct, modern content universe that brings timeless Indian narratives to life for today’s audiences. At its core, the initiative aims to create culturally rich, highly watchable intellectual properties that move beyond simple retellings. With Amish Tripathi as the central voice and on-screen anchor, now extended through an AI avatar, the content gains a powerful authorial identity, blending credibility with scale. Collective Artists Network’s Historyverse serves as the creative collaborator behind the slate, shaping a narrative approach that is devotional yet contemporary, intelligent yet accessible. Together, the collaboration aspires to occupy a unique space in digital... #Collective_Artists #Artists_Network #Collective #Artists #Network #significant_step #Amish_Tripathi #Network_launches #Amish #Tripathi
