Director S. Shankar is one of the biggest names in Indian cinema. He has made hit films like Indian, Anniyan, and 2.0. Now, he is planning a very big and exciting new movie called Velpari (or Velpaari). Velpari, written by Su. Venkatesan, is a celebrated novel based on the legendary Tamil king Vel Paari. He was known for his kindness, courage, and fighting against bigger enemies to protect his people.
Right now, Shankar has found a producer. A company called Pen Media is ready to make the film. But they want Shankar to follow a strict budget and timeline. He must give them a clear plan in writing so costs do not go too high. The movie will be very grand, like big Hollywood films such as Game of Thrones or Avatar.
The exciting news is that Shankar is in talks with two big stars to play the main roles: Chiyaan Vikram from Tamil cinema and Ranveer Singh from Bollywood. It looks like the movie will have two heroes. Vikram could play the strong and powerful Velpari, while Ranveer might take another key role, like a warrior or friend. This pairing is special because Vikram brings deep emotion and intensity, while Ranveer adds explosive energy. Together under Shankar’s direction, they could create magic. Before this, people talked about other stars like Suriya or Shah Rukh Khan, but the latest buzz is about Vikram and Ranveer.
Shankar is now doing pre-production work. He is finishing the script, planning the big world of the story, and checking costs. Shooting is expected to start in June 2026, after he finishes his other work like Indian 3.
While nothing is officially confirmed yet (as is common with Shankar’s high-profile announcements), the excitement is building. If it comes together, Velpari could mark Shankar’s grand comeback and put Tamil historical epics on the world map. Stay tuned for official updates.
