'Pralay': Ranveer's zombie-thriller to begin filming next year
What's the story
Ranveer Singh is reportedly gearing up for the shoot of his upcoming post-apocalyptic film, tentatively titled Pralay, in mid-2026. The film will go on floors after he wraps up Farhan Akhtar's Don 3. A source told Mid-Day that Singh's schedule for Pralay will be finalized in January after he gets his Don 3 schedule.
Film details
'Pralay' to depict a post-apocalyptic Mumbai
Directed by Jai Mehta, Pralay will reportedly be a zombie thriller set in a post-apocalyptic Mumbai. The film will explore the protagonist's struggle for survival in this dystopian world, using the zombie genre as a metaphor for societal and moral decay. A source told the outlet, "Large sections of the city will be digitally aged, to give it an abandoned look."
Director's debut
Mehta's directorial debut in 'Pralay'
Mehta, who co-directed the acclaimed series Scam 1992: The Harshad Mehta Story with his father, Hansal Mehta, will make his directorial debut with Pralay. The film is expected to offer a unique take on the zombie genre by using it as a vehicle for social commentary. Meanwhile, Singh is currently seen in the spy thriller, Dhurandhar.