‘Velpari’ BUZZ: Ranveer Singh and Vikram to join director Shankar’s dream project - Report

Following ‘Dhurandhar’ success, famed actor Ranveer Singh seems to be all set and ready to take on his next big project. As per recent reports, the actor is being considered for a brand new film project from none other than Tamil director Shankar. Read on to know more about the actor’s possible project.

Ranveer Singh is being eyed for director Shankar’s ‘Velpari’

According to Mid Day reports shared recently, Ranveer Singh is already prepping for his next big role after ‘Dhurandhar.’ Shankar, who is best known for his work in ‘Game Changer,’ is all set and ready to start working on his next project, which has been titled ‘Velpari.’




According to the reports, both Ranveer Singh and Tamil star Vikram are being considered for the lead roles of the film. In 2021, Singh and Shankar were alleged to work together on ‘Anniyan’, the film never happened, making this a much anticipated project amongst fans.

No official confirmation has come from the actors or directors; however, ‘Velpari’ is being labeled as Shankar’s dream project. It is also set to have a large budget as well, further raising anticipation amongst netizens.

About Shankar’s upcoming film ‘Velpari’

The story and premise of ‘Velpari’ have been based on S. Venkatesan’s historical fiction novel titled ‘Veera Yuga Nayagan Velpari.’ The novel is based on the life of Vēl Pāri, a Velir ruler of Parambu Nadu during the Sangam period in ancient Tamilakam. It follows the events of his life and how the Chera, Chola, and Pandya empires attempted to overthrow the tribal king.

About ‘Dhurandhar’

Aditya Dhar’s ‘Dhurandhar’ has managed to become one of the biggest box office hits amongst Indian films, and has already surpassed Rs 1300 crore in worldwide earnings. The film was released on the OTT platform Netflix worldwide. The second installment of the film is set to be relesed on March 19, 2026.Get the latest entertainment updates from the Times of India, along with the latest Hindi movies, upcoming Hindi movies in 2026 , and Telugu movies.”