Best-selling author and entrepreneur Vishwas Mudagal is set to launch one of the most anticipated Indian fiction titles of the year—Rudraman: The Battle for Earth—a sweeping mythology and sci-fi epic that marks a major milestone for VMU (Vishwas Mudagal Universe), the homegrown superhero universe he has been quietly building over the last few years.
Published under the VMU banner, Rudraman is a dramatic fusion of ancient Indian mythology and futuristic alien warfare. The book is unputdownable, genre-bending genius. And Vishwas Mudagal emerges as India’s master storyteller of a new age.
Set in 10,000 BC, the novel begins with a burning spacecraft crashing into the Himalayas, awakening Lord Rudra, a reclusive warrior-yogi who vanished centuries ago. As alien invader Taraak the Asurax descends upon early civilization with godlike powers and monstrous beasts, Rudra finds himself drawn into a cosmic conflict alongside Princess Shakti, a fierce young warrior carrying an ancient curse. Together, they unravel the explosive mystery of the Amrita, an energy capable of creating gods—or ending worlds.
But when Shakti is taken hostage by Taraak, everything changes.
Rudra is running out of time, forced to unravel riddles not just to save Earth, but the love of his life.
Why have the alien predators really come to Earth?
What ancient curse does Shakti unknowingly carry?
And what secret does the Amrita guard that could destroy entire worlds?
With an awe-inspiring story and nail biting ending, it has the emotional weight of The Mahabharata, the spectacle of Star Wars, and the character depth of Avengers but rooted in unmistakably Indian soil.
“Rudraman is the biggest story I’ve ever written. It’s where the cosmic mythology of my VMU superhero universe truly begins—and I wanted it to feel both grand and deeply human,” adds Mudagal.
While Rudraman takes center stage this year, Mudagal is also expanding his universe through graphic storytelling. His upcoming comic series, Yoddha Girl, will introduce India’s first YA superheroine to a new generation of readers. Releasing as two volumes—Vol 1: Brat Awakens and Vol 2: Training Day—the comic series follows a rebellious teenager who fails her 12th exams and runs away from home, only to accidentally land in Earth’s oldest superhero academy in the Himalayas. Fast, funny, and gloriously chaotic, Yoddha Girl brings a contemporary voice to the VMU lineup that is simply unputdownable.
On why he chose comics next, Mudagal shares, “India’s youth deserve original superheroes they can grow up with. Yoddha Girl is my way of taking our storytelling to the next generation—visual, fast, and full of heart.”
Although VMU remains mostly in the background of these releases, its presence is unmistakable. As an emerging Indian superhero ecosystem, VMU is gradually shaping itself into a multi-format storytelling platform—spanning books, comics, animation, and eventually live-action content. Staying true to his long-term vision, Mudagal prefers to let the stories lead the way rather than hype the universe prematurely.
With Rudraman poised for a major launch and Yoddha Girl introducing a bold new heroine, 2025 marks an important chapter for Vishwas Mudagal’s creative journey. Rooted in Indian mythology yet designed with global ambition, these stories represent a new wave of homegrown speculative fiction—one that blends heart, spectacle, and cultural depth.
Mudagal’s focus is clear: Build unforgettable characters. Build extraordinary worlds. Let the audience discover the VMU universe one story at a time.
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