Ranveer Singh Entering an exciting phase in his career and personal life. Fresh off the blockbuster success of the ‘Dhurandhar’ franchise, the actor is gearing up for his next film, ‘Pralay’, while also preparing to welcome his second child with his wife. Deepika Padukone.Ranveer is set to start shooting for the directorial Jai Mehta‘Pralay’ in August, according to a report in Variety India. The actor is expected to continue filming until Diwali, after which he will reportedly take a paternity break in November to spend time with his growing family. The second schedule of the film is said to resume in 2027.‘Pralay’ is a zombie thriller and marks Ranveer’s first foray into the genre. While the makers remain tight-lipped about the plot and supporting cast, the project has already created a lot of buzz among moviegoers.Earlier, Pinkvilla reported that a major portion of the film will be shot in Australia. “Ranveer will start shooting for the Jai Mehta directorial in the second half of 2026. The shoot is planned in Australia, and he has already started to start the prep. This is a film that requires intense physical and emotional preparation, due to the scale and genre,” a source told the entertainment portal.On the personal front, Ranveer and Deepika are gearing up to expand their family. The couple, who married in 2018, became parents to daughter Dua in September 2024 and are thought to have kept her out of the public eye. They announced that they are pregnant with their second child in April this year through a joint social media post.Deepika is currently in the third trimester of her pregnancy. Ranveer’s reported decision to take a short break from work later this year is said to reflect his desire to be with his family during the arrival of their second child.