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After the debacle of Game Changer, director Shankar faced one of the biggest setbacks of his career. The film drew heavy criticism, affecting not only the audience’s expectations but also Shankar’s credibility as a visionary filmmaker. Producer Dil Raju also hinted at Shankar’s share of the blame for the film’s failure. However, the celebrated director is now looking to bounce back in a grand way.

At a recent event commemorating the sale of one lakh copies of the novel Velpari, Shankar made a rare public appearance and spoke passionately about his next ambitious project — an adaptation of Veera Yuga Nayagan Vel Pari by Su Venkatesan. He described the upcoming film Velpari as his “dream project,” stating that it would redefine his career.

Shankar emphasized that Velpari would be mounted on an epic scale, with production values that rival international standards. He promised audiences a visual treat, with world-class costumes, art direction, graphics, and VFX — comparing the scale and grandeur to that of Game of Thrones and Avatar.

Superstar Rajinikanth, who also graced the occasion, lauded Shankar’s bold vision and wished him success. Shankar, reminiscing about his earlier film Enthiran (Robo), said that it was once his dream project and it went on to become a blockbuster. Now, Velpari has taken that place in his heart.

Set against the backdrop of ancient Tamilakam, Velpari tells the legendary tale of the brave and just ruler Vel Paari and his resistance against the combined forces of the Chera, Chola, and Pandya dynasties. With pre-production in full swing, Shankar is determined to deliver a cinematic spectacle that could potentially redefine Indian historical epics on the global stage.