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[QUOTE="Queen, post: 85792, member: 27"]
Shankar is eyeing Velpari as a two-hero epic, juggling big names, producer interest, and a myth-heavy story he has chased for years.

Casting rumors swirl
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[*]Shankar is weighing a dual-lead setup for Velpari.
[*]Considering Vikram and Ranveer Singh for leads.
[*]Still rumor territory, with zero official confirmation.
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Source material roots
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[*]Velpari adapts the novel Veera Yuga Nayagan Vel Pari.
[*]Written by Su Venkatesan, steeped in history and lore.
[*]Story focus leans epic, cultural, and character-driven.
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Production chatter
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[*]Pen Media is circling as a potential producer.
[*]Budget numbers and completion timelines reportedly requested.
[*]Nothing signed or announced publicly.
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Who Velpari was
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[*]Velpari is famed for bravery, governance, and generosity.
[*]Known for gifting his chariot to save a jasmine plant.
[*]Celebrated across Tamil literature as a top-tier philanthropist.
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Why the book mattered
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[*]Shankar tried hunting the novel during a Covid lockdown.
[*]Could not find copies through normal channels.
[*]Vasanthabalan secured a personal copy from the author.
[*]Reading it left him stunned by depth and detail.
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