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Shankar’s Velpari May Pair Vikram and Ranveer Singh in Dual-Lead Epic

Trade reports indicate Pen Media has requested budget and schedule details, with no official announcement yet.

Overview

  • Multiple outlets report the director is weighing a two-hero plan, with Vikram and Ranveer Singh under consideration and Singh said to be in talks.
  • The planned film adapts Su Venkatesan’s Veera Yuga Nayagan Vel Pari, centered on the legendary chieftain Vēl Pāri and his resistance to Chera, Chola, and Pandya powers.
  • Mid-Day and others report Pen Media has asked for budget and timeline estimates as it evaluates backing the project.
  • Neither Shankar nor the actors or producer have confirmed casting, financing, or a production start, keeping the project in early, unconfirmed development.
  • Trade buzz links renewed speculation to Singh’s recent box-office and OTT run, with some reports noting the project’s scale could raise budgeting questions.