Vivek Agnihotri to adapt S.L. Bhyrappa's modern classic novel 'Parva' to the silver screen

Filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri on Saturday announced his upcoming project, ‘Parva: An Epic Tale of Dharma’, a cinematic rendition of the acclaimed Kannada novel by Padma Bhushan Dr. S.L. Bhyrappa, focusing on the Mahabharata.

Taking to X (Formerly Twitter), Agnihotri wrote, “Big announcement: Is Mahabharat history or mythology? We, at @i_ambuddha are grateful to the almighty to be presenting Padma Bhushan Dr SL Bhyrappa’s ‘modern classic’: PARVA – AN EPIC TALE OF DHARMA. There is a reason why PARVA is called ‘Masterpiece of masterpieces’.”

He also shared a clip diving into the essense of Parva. “Is Mahabharat simply a mythology or is it ingrained in India’s consciousness as a historical account?” he asked.

After a staggering 17 years of intensive research, the distinguished Dr. S.L. Bhyrappa crafted ‘Parva’ as a modern classic, which has garnered acclaim and awe across the globe. The novel has been translated into several languages, including English, Russian, Chinese, and Sanskrit, achieving best-seller status in each rendition, he says in the video clip.

According to Agnihotri, ‘Parva: An Epic Tale of Dharma’ is slated to be unveiled in three riveting parts, with production already underway.