Ranveer Singh’s Pralay Set to Roll from September 2026

Fresh off the success of Dhurandhar, Ranveer Singh is preparing to headline another ambitious project. The actor will star in director Jai Mehta’s zombie survival thriller Pralay, a film that has been in development for a while and now appears set to go into production. Industry sources indicate that principal photography is expected to begin in September 2026, though the exact filming location has yet to be locked in.

A Fresh, Dystopian Vision

Those close to the project describe Pralay as a genre-defining effort for Indian cinema, promising a dark and dystopian setting unlike anything audiences have seen before from a homegrown production. The film reportedly carries a massive budget of nearly Rs 300 crore and will bring together an international crew to bring its large-scale zombie universe to life. The screenplay has been penned by Jai Mehta alongside Vishal Kapoor, who previously worked on Lootere. There is also buzz that actress Kalyani Priyadarshan may be cast opposite Ranveer, marking a potential first collaboration between the two stars, with Ranveer expected to take on a strikingly different look for the role.

Shadow of the Don 3 Controversy

The build-up to Pralay comes as Ranveer Singh navigates fallout from his exit from Don 3. The Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) has reportedly issued a non-cooperation directive against the actor following the dispute, a move that could complicate scheduling and logistics for his upcoming projects, including Pralay. How this controversy plays out may influence timelines as the production moves toward its September start date, with all eyes on whether the ambitious zombie thriller can stay on track.