Mythological
Warner Bros. Discovery unveils legends of Shiva with Amish Tripathi
MUMBAI : Warner Bros. Discovery is bringing mythology to life once again with Legends of Shiva with Amish, the next chapter in its acclaimed legends series. Unveiled at the New Delhi world book fair, the series sees bestselling author Amish Tripathi embark on a journey through India’s sacred. landscapes, joined by Warner Bros. Discovery south Asia head of factual & lifestyle cluster Sai Abishek.
This three-part series follows Tripathi on a captivating journey across India from the mystic Himalayas to the sacred ghats of Varanasi and the ancient temples of south India as he explores the legacy, symbolism, and enduring influence of Lord Shiva.
Sai Abishek expressed excitement about the project, stating, “Following the success of Legends of Ramayana, we are delighted to collaborate with Tripathi once again. The demand for fact-based storytelling rooted in mythology and history is growing, and we remain committed to bringing such untold stories to our audiences.”
MUMBAI: Collective Artists Network is stepping boldly into the past to shape the future of Indian storytelling. The company has announced HistoryVerse, a sweeping new content slate dedicated to retelling India’s rich historical and mythological legacy for contemporary audiences.
Launched under the newly formed Collective Studios, the slate features eight history-inspired titles across theatrical films and web series, making it the largest such lineup announced in India to date. The stories draw inspiration from figures and traditions that have shaped the subcontinent for centuries, including Hanuman, Krishna, Shiva, Shivaji, Durga, Kali and Swami Samarth.
The already released Mahabharat series acts as the foundation stone for HistoryVerse, offering a glimpse into how deeply rooted narratives can be retold with scale, polish and a modern storytelling lens. Building on that momentum, three of the newly announced projects are being developed as feature films, while two will take the form of web series. More titles are already in various stages of development.
Collective says the focus is on detail and immersion at every step, from research and writing to visual design, aiming to make these stories feel expansive yet accessible, even for viewers who may not usually gravitate towards historical content.
Announcing the slate, Collective Artists Network founder and group CEO Vijay Subramaniam, said India’s folklore remains one of the country’s most underleveraged creative assets. “These stories sit at the heart of our culture and deserve to travel the world,” he said. “HistoryVerse is not just about films and series. It is about building an ecosystem of experiences, consumer brands and gaming that allows audiences to engage with these narratives in many ways.”
With HistoryVerse, Collective Studios is positioning itself for the long haul, betting that India’s oldest stories, told with contemporary craft, still have plenty of new ground to cover.
