Overview
- Multiple outlets citing Valai Pechu report that S. Shankar has checked Dhanush’s availability for a pivotal role in the planned epic.
- Reports suggest his appearance at the D55 pooja was linked to those availability talks, though no party has confirmed it.
- Producers have issued no official word on casting, timelines, or other production details for Velpari.
- Earlier coverage named Ranveer Singh and Chiyaan Vikram among actors considered for the project’s lead roles.
- The film is reported as an adaptation of Su Venkatesan’s Veera Yuga Nayagan Vel Pari, while Dhanush is officially committed to D55 and Kara and has reportedly received a legal notice from Thenandal Films over an older stalled project.