Ranveer Singh‘s much-talked-about zombie thriller ‘Pralay’, directed by the filmmaker Jai Mehtais now finally set to go on floors after months of speculation surrounding his involvement in the project. Coming off the success of ‘Dhurandhar’, the actor will begin shooting for the big-budget survival drama in September 2026, with a large portion of filming planned in Australia.
Ranveer Singh begins preparations for ‘Pralay’
According to Pinkvilla, Ranveer has started preparing for the film and is very involved in its process. He will start shooting for Jai Mehta’s directorial in the second half of 2026. A major part of the film will be shot in Australia, and he has already started prep. Due to its size and genre, the film requires a lot of physical as well as emotional preparation.
Ranveer Singh worked closely with Pralay’s team
Reportedly, Singh worked closely with the director and writers as the project took shape. The upcoming film will be VFX-heavy, and the team is constantly refining the screenplay, visual language and the larger zombie universe.
‘Pralay’ to be Ranveer Singh’s most expensive film
With a reported budget of Rs 300 crore, ‘Pralay’ is set to become the costliest standalone film of Ranveer Singh’s career. Even Jai Mehta, son of the filmmaker Hansal Mehta:making his directorial debut, the actor is said to be behind the project based on his faith in the script and the vision of the young filmmaker.
Ranveer Singh’s ‘Pralay’ girl star and plot revealed
Officially, the makers have not yet confirmed the casting, but the reports show it Kalyani Priyadarshan will make her Bollywood debut in this film, essaying the female lead alongside Ranveer. ‘Pralay’ is set in a post-apocalyptic world, with its narrative following a couple’s fight for survival in a dystopian Mumbai.