EXCLUSIVE: Is Aanand L Rai building a ‘Love Universe’? This classic revival of Heer might hold the answer

The industry is buzzing again and here’s what we heard —Aanand L Rai and Colour Yellow are apparently dusting off a long-brewing idea. Remember that modern-day Heer adaptation we heard about nearly a decade ago? The one that was supposedly in the works back in 2014? Well, it looks like it might finally be happening. And if the whispers are to be believed, this could be way bigger than just another love story.

Is Anand L Rai creating his Love Universe

Word on the street is this isn’t just any retelling—it’s an ambitious, modern and emotionally charged take on the timeless tragedy of Heer. Sources say Colour Yellow has been sitting on this project, waiting for the right moment to strike. And that moment might be 2026, when the film is rumoured to go into production with a prominent Bollywood actress. Now, if you know anything about ALR, you know he doesn’t just tell love stories—he dissects them.

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His films have a way of making heartbreak feel almost poetic, and if this project is anything like his past work, we’re in for something special. Apparently, the film is going to be from the female protagonist’s perspective. Colour Yellow has often backed narratives from a female perspective—think Tanu Weds Manu, Haseen Dillruba, Atrangi Re, and Nil Battey Sannata—so it’s no surprise that Heer is set to follow the same path.

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Rai’s films have always carried a certain emotional through-line, almost like they exist in the same universe without explicitly saying so. But here’s where it gets even juicier—sources are hinting that Heer might not be a one-off but rather the first piece of a much larger puzzle. Could Colour Yellow be building an interconnected cinematic universe where love—across time, places, and perspectives—ties it all together? Sounds crazy, but when you look at Rai’s storytelling patterns, it almost makes sense. His films echo each other in ways that feel intentional, like different shades of the same emotion. If this theory holds any weight, we might be looking at the start of something much bigger than just another Bollywood adaptation.

What it actually means for Colour Yellow’s future projects is anyone’s guess, but one thing’s for sure: if this is their next big play, they’re not just revisiting a classic; they’re laying the groundwork for something much, much bigger.

Stay tuned—because if Heer is just the start, we’re in for an emotional rollercoaster that goes far beyond a single film.

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