Shankar, the renowned director of Indian Cinema, is gearing up for his grandest film ever, Velpari, after facing setbacks with recent projects like 2 Point O, Indian 2, and Game Changer. The film, based on the historical novel Veera Yuga Nayakan Velpari, promises to be a global scale epic, showcasing Tamil Sangam literature and the legendary story of King Pari.
Shankar is finalizing the script and exploring potential leads, with talks underway with Tamil superstars Suriya and Chiyaan Vikram, as well as Bollywood actors Ranveer Singh and Shah Rukh Khan. The film is expected to have music by A.R. Rahman and a staggering budget of ₹1000 crore, with production houses like Dharma Productions and Netflix rumored to be involved. Shooting is set to begin in June 2026, after Shankar is done with Indian 3.
With its grand scale and star studded cast, Velpari is expected to elevate Tamil cinema to new heights and mark a major comeback for Shankar. Fans are eagerly awaiting the film's release, with heated discussions and dream casting debates already underway on social media.
Shankar's confidence in the project is evident, as he compares Velpari to global standards like Game of Thrones or Avatar. With Superstar Rajinikanth wishing the film grand success, Velpari is poised to be a game changer in the Indian film industry.