Ranveer Singh exits Prasanth Varma's 'Rakshas': Reports

In April, Mythri Movie Makers announced an exciting collaboration with director Prasanth Varma and Bollywood star Ranveer Singh for a high-budget project. The official statement from Mythri Movie Makers read, "Yes, it's true that Prasanth approached Ranveer for a film in his cinematic universe. It will be his immediate next project after HanuMan. Ranveer is interested and it's almost confirmed but nothing is finalized yet. An official announcement will be made once it's finalized. Mythri Movie Makers will be backing it."

Initially, media reports suggested that this maiden collaboration between Ranveer Singh and Prasanth Varma would be titled "Rakshas" and was expected to begin filming in July 2024. Media reports shared, “Ranveer had traveled to Hyderabad in April for a photo shoot to announce the film. While all the plans were set, the official announcement has now hit a roadblock. Ranveer Singh will no longer be a part of Prasanth Varma’s Rakshas. They have amicably parted ways due to creative differences.”

The reports further explained, “They were exploring and deciding several solutions, but they have decided to move on now with the promise of collaborating in the near future.” Prasanth Varma will now restart the casting process for "Rakshas" as he aims to bring the film to the big screen before moving on to "Jai HanuMan."

It is also said that Ranveer Singh is currently taking it slow, focusing on embracing fatherhood in 2024. "Rakshas" was described as a period film set in the Pre-Independence Era with a mythological backdrop, and Ranveer’s character was rumored to have shades of grey.

As fans eagerly await more updates, it remains to be seen who will take on the lead role in "Rakshas" and how Prasanth Varma will bring his vision to life.