After grabbing attention with the success of Dhurandhar, Ranveer Singh is now gearing up for another ambitious project.
Ranveer is all set to headline filmmaker Jai Mehta’s zombie survival thriller Pralay, a film that has been in the works for quite some time and now finally appears ready to roll. According to sources close to the production, filming is expected to begin in September 2026.
“The shooting will start in September. However, the location is not finalised yet,” sources told NDTV.
Hansal Mehta Shares Details About Pralay
Speaking to Variety India, the filmmaker said, “It’s the kind of film that India hasn’t made yet, the kind of film that India hasn’t seen before.”
The film is reportedly being mounted on a staggering budget of nearly Rs 300 crore, with an international crew being brought on board to help create its large-scale zombie universe. The screenplay has been written by Jai Mehta along with Vishal Kapoor, known for his work on Lootere.
Ranveer, meanwhile, is said to be fully invested in the project and excited about exploring a genre Bollywood rarely touches. The actor will reportedly sport an entirely new look in the film as he steps into this dark, dystopian world.
There is also buzz that Kalyani Priyadarshan has been cast as the female lead opposite Ranveer. If the reports turn out to be true, the film will mark her Bollywood debut after the success of Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra.
The FWICE Controversy
On May 25, 2026, the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) issued a non-cooperation directive against the actor following his sudden exit from Don 3. The move reportedly came after filmmaker Farhan Akhtar approached the federation months ago regarding the actor’s withdrawal from the project.
Even though the directive is not legally the same as a formal ban, industry insiders believe it could still create logistical challenges for upcoming productions involving Ranveer.
Since Pralay is expected to go on floors in August 2026, many are now wondering whether the ongoing standoff could affect schedules, crew coordination or production plans.
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