Amish Tripathi Denies Reports of Movie Deal with Ranveer Singh

May 12, 2026, 08:38
IndiaEntertainment

Introduction

Author Amish Tripathi has officially denied reports claiming that actor Ranveer Singh bought the film rights to the Shiva Trilogy.

Main Body

Recent reports, mainly from Pinkvilla, claimed that Ranveer Singh and his production company, Maa Kasam Film, had partnered with Birla Studios to adapt the 'Immortals of Meluha' series. These reports suggested that the script for a movie trilogy was already being developed for a 2028 release. However, Mr. Tripathi has clearly denied these claims, emphasizing that he still owns all the rights and that no contracts have been signed. This situation follows several previous failed attempts to turn the books into movies. For example, earlier projects involving Karan Johar and Sanjay Leela Bhansali never happened, and a 2022 plan for a high-budget digital series by Shekhar Kapur and Roy Price also failed to move forward. Consequently, the trilogy has yet to be successfully adapted for the screen. As for Ranveer Singh's current work, he is no longer involved in 'Don 3' due to creative differences with Farhan Akhtar. Nevertheless, it has been confirmed that he will star in 'Pralay,' a zombie thriller directed by Jai Mehta. Meanwhile, the Shiva Trilogy remains a popular series of books that reimagines Hindu mythology through the story of a Tibetan leader in Meluha.

Conclusion

In conclusion, there is no partnership between Ranveer Singh and Amish Tripathi, and the author continues to hold all the adaptation rights.

Learning

⚡ The 'Logical Connector' Upgrade

At the A2 level, you probably use and, but, and because for everything. To reach B2, you need Connecting Words that show a sophisticated relationship between ideas. This article is a goldmine for this transition.

🔄 From Simple to Sophisticated

Look at how the text moves from one idea to another. Instead of using basic words, it uses "B2 Bridges":

  • "Consequently" →\rightarrow (A2 version: So)

    • Example: "The projects failed. Consequently, the trilogy has yet to be adapted."
    • B2 Logic: Use this when you want to show a direct result of a previous action in a formal way.

  • "Nevertheless" →\rightarrow (A2 version: But)

    • Example: "He is no longer in Don 3. Nevertheless, he will star in Pralay."
    • B2 Logic: Use this to show a surprising contrast. It tells the reader: "Despite the bad news I just gave you, here is something positive."

  • "Meanwhile" →\rightarrow (A2 version: Also / At the same time)

    • Example: "...directed by Jai Mehta. Meanwhile, the Shiva Trilogy remains popular."
    • B2 Logic: This shifts the focus to a different subject happening at the same time. It creates a professional flow.

🛠️ Quick Application

Stop saying: "I studied hard but I failed the test so I will try again."

Start saying: "I studied hard; nevertheless, I failed the test. Consequently, I will try again."

The B2 Difference: You aren't just giving information; you are guiding the reader's logic.

Vocabulary Learning

denied (v.)
to refuse to accept or agree to something
Example:He denied the allegations of fraud.
claimed (v.)
to state something as a fact, often without proof
Example:She claimed that she had seen the missing document.
adapted (v.)
to change something to suit a new purpose or situation
Example:The novel was adapted into a popular film.
script (n.)
a written text of a play, film, or television show
Example:The screenwriter finished the script last night.
trilogy (n.)
a set of three related works, such as books or films
Example:The trilogy spans three decades of the protagonist's life.
developed (v.)
to create or grow something over time
Example:They developed a new software application.
contracts (n.)
written agreements that bind parties to certain obligations
Example:The contracts were signed before the project began.
failed (adj.)
not succeeding or not achieving the intended result
Example:The plan failed because of budget constraints.
high‑budget (adj.)
having a large amount of money allocated for production
Example:The film was a high‑budget blockbuster.
creative differences (n.)
disagreements about artistic vision or style
Example:They left the project due to creative differences.