Ranveer Singh explores collaborations with top South Indian directors

In the wake of the success of "Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani," Bollywood star Ranveer Singh is gearing up for exciting collaborations with prominent directors from the Southern Film Industry.

Despite the delay in his much-anticipated project, "Baiju Bawra," Singh is actively seeking diverse opportunities in the regional cinema space.

Among the list of sought-after directors is Atlee, who has engaged in multiple telephonic conversations with Ranveer Singh.

The source discloses, "Atlee is working on the script of his next film, and he will be deciding on the cast soon." While Allu Arjun is a frontrunner, nothing is finalised until contracts are signed. A promised meeting between Singh and Atlee is expected in the coming weeks to explore potential collaboration.

Another notable director in the discussion is Nelson, known for "Jailer." Although meetings have transpired, Nelson is prioritising "Jailer 2" before venturing into his Hindi film debut. The source emphasises that discussions with Nelson are ongoing, leaving the possibility open for future collaborations.

Renowned filmmaker AR Murugadoss, recognised for hits like "Ghajini" and "Holiday," recently pitched an action film to Ranveer Singh. The source shared, "Ranveer has liked the subject," but the actor plans to finalise his next move after concluding all scheduled meetings. An action-packed narrative seems to align with Singh's exploration of various genres, reported Pinkvilla.

Adding to the roster of meetings is Prasanth Varma, the director of "HanuMan." While the nature of the meeting is undisclosed, it is scheduled for the upcoming week, signalling Singh's openness to new opportunities.

Lokesh Kanagaraj, another prominent director, has met Ranveer Singh to discuss a potential cameo role in his next project featuring Rajinikanth. This interaction hints at Singh's interest in making his mark beyond mainstream Bollywood.

South Indian directors are recognising the potential in collaborating with Ranveer Singh, evident in Basil Joseph's work on "Shaktimaan" with Sony Pictures India. The source also mentioned ongoing discussions regarding a collaboration with Jayantilal Gada and Shankar.

South Indian filmmakers are also interested in working with Bollywood talents due to the success of Atlee and Sandeep Reddy Vanga in their recent ventures. Ranveer Singh, known for his versatility, is positioned as a beneficiary of this trend, emphasising his focus on commercial cinema.

As discussions unfold, Singh's involvement in "Don 3" is in the writing stage, with expectations of taking off by late 2024 or early 2025.