After Ranveer Singh and Vikram, is director Shankar eyeing Dhanush for magnum opus Velpari? Find out
After the release of films like Indian 2 and Game Changer, director S. Shankar is expected to helm a magnum opus titled Velpari, an adaptation of the novel of the same name. Is Dhanush being eyed to play a pivotal role in director Shankar’s Velpari? According to a report by Valai Pechu, Shankar is considering Dhanush for an important role in Velpari. The film is touted to be a massive project mounted on a grand scale. Reportedly, the director has inquired about the actor’s availability, which is said to be the reason he appeared in person for the D55 pooja ceremony. However, the makers have not yet made any official announcement regarding this. Earlier reports also suggested that Ranveer Singh and Chiyaan Vikram were being considered for the lead role, though official confirmation is still awaited. For those unaware, Velpari is based on the novel Veera Yuga Nayagan Vel Pari by Su Venkatesan. The story narrates how the Chera, Chola, and Pandya empires sought to overthrow the tribal king Vel Paari and the events that followed. …
