Director Shankar was all set to take on his 3-part mega-budget historical epic Velpari, but industry buzz suggests he is planning to make a fast-paced action thriller before moving on to his dream project.
This strategic move comes after Shankar’s last two films, Indian 2 and Game Changer, faced mixed reception and underperformed at the box office despite massive budgets. The director is reportedly looking to regain his commercial footing with a leaner, more focused project.
A Different Approach for Shankar
Unlike Shankar’s trademark grand commercial spectacles, this action thriller will be a completely different, screenplay-driven film with a sharp and fast-paced narrative. Talks are currently underway with two young heroes, though official announcements are yet to be made.
Shankar has reportedly decided to complete the shooting of this Shankar action thriller within a very short period, release it, achieve theatrical success, and then shift his full focus towards Velpari. This approach mirrors his earlier career strategy of balancing ambitious projects with commercial successes.
The official announcement of the project is expected to arrive soon with complete details of cast and crew.