Confirmed: Ranveer Singh and Kalyani Priyadarshan Team Up for ₹300Cr Mega-Project ‘Pralay’!
Fresh off the earth-shattering success of Dhurandhar,
which solidified his status as a box-office king in 2025, Ranveer Singh
is ready to dive into the most daring project of his career. Titled Pralay,
this post-apocalyptic zombie thriller is already being hailed as a game-changer
for Indian cinema, moving away from the lighthearted "zom-com" tropes
of the past and into a gritty, high-stakes dystopia.
The Massive ₹300 Crore Vision
The buzz surrounding Pralay reached a fever pitch
this week as industry insiders revealed the staggering financial scale of the
project.
- The
Budget: Reportedly pegged at a massive ₹300 crore, making it
the most expensive standalone project in Ranveer Singh’s career.
- A
Dystopian Mumbai: A significant portion of this budget is being
funneled into cutting-edge AI-driven visuals. The makers plan to
"digitally age" Mumbai, transforming the bustling metropolis
into a decaying, abandoned wasteland reminiscent of The Hunger Games
and 28 Days Later.
- The
Scale: Unlike the contained thrillers often seen in this genre, Pralay
is being developed as a "large-scale genre project" designed to
rival the production quality of global hits like Train to Busan or World
War Z.
Casting Coup: Ranveer Meets Kalyani Priyadarshan
While rumors initially linked Alia Bhatt to the project, her
packed 2026 schedule (including Alpha and Love & War) opened
the door for a fresh and exciting pairing.
- Female
Lead: Kalyani Priyadarshan, fresh from the massive success of
the Malayalam superhero hit Lokah: Chapter 1, is set to make her
Bollywood debut.
- The
Dynamic: Ranveer and Kalyani will reportedly play a husband and wife
fighting for survival in a collapsing world.
- Behind
the Scenes: Reports suggest Ranveer Singh, who is also stepping into a
producer role for this film, personally convinced Kalyani to join the
project after she expressed initial hesitation about making her Hindi
debut in a zombie thriller.
Director and Production Details
The film marks a significant milestone for its director, Jai
Mehta. Having already proven his mettle with Scam 1992 and Lootere,
Pralay serves as his solo feature directorial debut.
"Jai Mehta is looking to reimagine Mumbai in a way
Indian audiences have never witnessed. It’s not just about jump-scares; it’s a
story of social, emotional, and moral collapse." — Industry Source.
The film is a collaborative effort between Applause
Entertainment, Hansal Mehta, and Ranveer Singh’s own production
banner, ensuring a blend of commercial scale and critical depth.
When Does the Apocalypse Begin?
Fans won't have to wait long for production to kick off. The
current roadmap for Ranveer Singh’s 2026 looks like this:
|
Milestone |
Expected Timeline |
|
Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge |
Releasing March 19, 2026 |
|
Don 3 Filming |
Beginning early 2026 |
|
Pralay Filming |
Slated to go on floors July–August 2026 |
With Dhurandhar having already crossed the ₹1200
crore mark globally, all eyes are on whether Pralay can leverage its
massive ₹300 crore investment to become the next milestone in Indian cinematic
history.
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