Rumours about Ranveer Singh starring in a film adaptation of The Immortals of Meluha recently created massive buzz online, but author Amish Tripathi has now officially denied the reports. Speculation had claimed that the actor had acquired the rights to the popular mythological novel and was planning to headline a grand cinematic trilogy based on the bestselling Shiva Trilogy books.

Amish Tripathi reacts to speculations

The rumours gained attention after several reports suggested that Ranveer would portray Lord Shiva in the adaptation and that the ambitious project would eventually go on floors in the coming years. Fans of both the actor and the book series quickly flooded social media with excitement, with many calling the casting choice “perfect” for the powerful character.