Ace filmmaker S. Shankar He is all set to direct his dream project based on the famous novel ‘Velpari’ written by Su Venkatesan. The director had previously confirmed that he had acquired the film rights to the novel and plans to make it into a major three-part film series. Known for creating visually rich and large-scale films, Shankar He considers ‘Velpari’ to be one of the most important projects of his career. The historical novel has a huge fan base, and the announcement has already created a lot of excitement among moviegoers and readers.
Pre-production work begins on a big-budget film
According to The Hindu, the pre-production work of ‘Velpari’ has already started. Shankar and his team are focusing on research, script planning and visual design for the ambitious project. Sources say that the preparation work itself may take almost a year before the shooting officially begins. As the story is set against a historical backdrop, expect to spend a lot of time on set design, costumes and world-building. Fans are eager to know if he will be part of the cast and crew, but the makers are yet to make an official announcement about it.
Director to make one action thriller Before ‘Velpari’
Before working on the historical drama, Shankar is reportedly planning to direct a fast-paced action thriller with a young hero. It is interesting to say that the film is completely different from his usual big commercial style. The upcoming project is expected to focus on intense action and fast-paced storytelling. Reports say that they are currently in talks with two young actors to play the lead role. The filmmaker wants to finish this film quickly before fully concentrating on the ‘Velpari’ project.
An official announcement about Shankar’s next is expected soon
According to reports, Shankar is planning to announce his next film soon. Fans are curious to see the director explore a new style after delivering several visually stunning films over the years. The temporary shift to an action thriller has also raised expectations among the audience. On the other hand, the interest in ‘Velpari’ is increasing every day, due to the importance of the project. As the two films progress, moviegoers are eagerly waiting for Shankar’s announcement.
