Ranveer SinghHigh-profile zombie thriller ‘Pralay’, directed by filmmaker Jai MehtaAfter months of speculation surrounding his involvement in the project, it’s finally coming to market. Following the success of “Dhurandhar”, the actor will begin shooting for the big-budget survival drama in September 2026, with a large portion planned to be shot in Australia.
Ranveer Singh begins preparations for ‘Pralay’
According to Pinkvilla, Ranveer has already started preparing for the film and is deeply involved in the entire process. He will start shooting for Jai Mehta’s directorial project in the second half of 2026. A large part of the film will be shot in Australia and he has already started preparations. Given the scale and genre, the film required a lot of physical and emotional preparation.
Ranveer Singh works closely with the Pralay team
Singer has reportedly been working closely with the director and screenwriter as the project takes shape. The upcoming film will be heavily focused on visual effects, and the team is continuing to refine the script, visual language, and larger zombie universe.
‘Pralay’ to become Ranveer Singh’s most expensive film
With a reported budget of Rs 300 crore, “Pralay” will be the most expensive independent film in Ranveer Singh’s career. Although Jai Mehta is the son of a film producer Hansal Mehtahis directorial debut, and the actor is said to have backed the project based on his belief in the script and the young filmmaker’s vision.
Ranveer Singh’s ‘Pralay’ heroine and plot revealed
The cast has yet to be officially confirmed, but reports suggest Kalyani Priyadarshan She will be making her Bollywood debut with this film, playing the female lead alongside Ranveer. Set in a post-apocalyptic world, Pralay tells the story of a married couple fighting for survival in dystopian Mumbai.