Shankar's 'Velpari' finally lands a producer, but with tight rules
Director Shankar's dream project Velpari—a massive three-part fantasy epic—is reportedly being picked up by Pen Media after years of delays.
The film adapts Su Venkatesan's novel about the legendary ruler Vel Pari and his battles against ancient Tamil kingdoms.
Why does this matter?
Pen Media is reportedly keeping things in check with a strict budget, detailed schedule, and a written assurance that the budget will not be crossed.
No official filming start date has been announced; pre-production was ongoing as of January 2026.
The project aims for a Game of Thrones-level spectacle with AR Rahman reportedly on music and stars like Suriya and Vikram reportedly in talks.
There's even buzz about Ranveer Singh or Shah Rukh Khan joining, plus rumored support from Dharma Productions and Netflix—making this one to watch if you love big-screen adventures.