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12 SourcesDhar, India
thebalanced.newsReports of Ranveer Singh Starring in 'The Immortals of Meluha' Adaptation Denied by Author
Reports have circulated that actor Ranveer Singh acquired the rights to Amish Tripathi's bestselling novel The Immortals of Meluha and plans to produce and star as Lord Shiva in a cinematic trilogy under his banner Maa Kasam Film, partnering with Birla Studios. The project is said to be in the scriptwriting stage with production expected around 2028. However, author Amish Tripathi has denied these claims, stating that the rights remain with him and no agreements have been signed. The adaptation has faced previous delays under other producers.
Political Bias
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Sentiment
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AI Analysis
Political bias across 12 sources
● Left 0%● Center 100%● Right 0%
The article group presents two main perspectives: entertainment media sources reporting on Ranveer Singh's alleged acquisition of rights and involvement in the adaptation, and the author Amish Tripathi's official denial of these claims. The coverage is largely factual and entertainment-focused, with no evident political framing or partisan viewpoints. Sources emphasize industry developments and creative aspects without political commentary.
Sentiment — Positive (72/100)
The overall tone across the articles is mixed. Initial reports convey excitement and anticipation about a major cinematic project featuring Ranveer Singh, highlighting his recent successes and the potential scale of the adaptation. Contrastingly, the author's denial introduces a corrective note, tempering expectations. The sentiment balances enthusiasm with caution, reflecting both speculative reporting and official clarification.
How 12 sources covered this story
Each source's own headline, political lean, and sentiment — so you can see framing differences at a glance.
Coverage timeline
news18 broke this story on 12 May, 02:09 am. Other outlets followed.
- 1news1812 May, 02:09 amRanveer Singh Set To Play Lord Shiva In 'The Immortals Of Meluha' Trilogy: Report
- 2timesnow12 May, 02:11 amRanveer Singh As Lord Shiva? Dhurandhar Actor Buys The Immortals Of Meluha Adaptation Rights For Huge Money - Report
- 3thestatesman12 May, 02:21 amRanveer Singh to play Lord Shiva in big-budget adaptation of Amish Tripathi's 'The Immortals of Meluha': Reports
- 4hindustantimes12 May, 04:09 amRanveer Singh to play Lord Shiva in trilogy based on Amish Tripathi's bestseller The Immortals of Meluha: Report
- 5moneycontrol12 May, 04:27 amRanveer Singh to play lord Shiva in 'The Immortals Of Meluha' trilogy after Dhurandhar success, report- Moneycontrol.com
- 6english12 May, 05:26 amRanveer Singh To Play Lord Shiva In Amish Tripathi's The Immortals Of Meluha: Report
- 7freepressjournal12 May, 05:33 amRanveer Singh To Play Lord Shiva; Acquires Rights Of Amish Tripathi's Novel The Immortals Of Meluha: Report
- 8zeenews12 May, 05:49 amAfter Dhurandhar's massive success, will Ranveer Singh play Lord Shiva in 'Immortals of Meluha' adaptation?
- 9indiatoday12 May, 05:52 amRanveer Singh may play Lord Shiva, acquires rights to Immortals of Meluha trilogy
- 10wion12 May, 06:05 amRanveer Singh to play Lord Shiva? Actor may headline The Immortals of Meluha adaptation: Report
Lens Score breakdown
40/100
Public interest25/100
Coverage gap100%
Story is receiving appropriate media attention relative to public interest.
Who's involved
Institutions and figures named across source coverage.
Corporate
Birla StudiosDharma ProductionsMaa Kasam Film
Story context
- Category
- Entertainment
- Location
- Dhar, India
- Sources analysed
- 12
- Last analysed
- 12 May 2026
- Key entities
- Ranveer SinghShivaAmish TripathiThe Immortals of MeluhaMeluhhaShared universeScreenplayPinkvillaMythTrilogyWorldbuildingFilm adaptation
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