The IPL’s architect is set to be immortalized on screen, but the script is still a blank page. Pinkvilla reports that the project is in the writing and development stage, with the team planning to chart Lalit Modi’s life beyond the headlines. Rather than a one‑liner on controversies, the film aims to capture both his personal journey and the birth of cricket’s most lucrative league.
Sneha Rajani, the writer‑producer who once ran Sony Pictures India, is steering the script. She has been tied to the biopic since Lalit first confirmed work was underway in June, hinting at a continuity that could keep the narrative tight. Rajani’s experience with high‑profile projects—she’s brought out blockbusters for the industry—might just be the anchor the film needs.
Ranveer Singh’s name has been floating around the rumor mill for years, and the actor has expressed a keen interest in the role. In an ANI interview, Lalit Modi recalled that Ranveer wanted to play him, saying, "Ranveer wants to play me." The two met in London, a city that has seen many Bollywood stars cross paths with cricket legends.
Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment, the production house behind a Rs 200‑crore hit, is now taking on the biopic. Sajid Nadiadwala has a track record of turning fresh ideas into box‑office successes, and his involvement could signal a polished finish. The film’s release date remains hush‑hush, but insiders say the next step is to lock in the director and finalize the cast.
Fans of sports drama can already feel the anticipation building—this biopic promises a nuanced portrait of a man who shaped modern cricket. Keep an eye on the news; the next update will reveal whether Ranveer Singh will take the mantle on the silver screen.