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Ranveer Singh starrer upcoming film Pralay continues to generate strong buzz, especially after recent speculation suggested the project had run into difficulties. Nonetheless, fresh developments indicate that the much-talked-about zombie thriller stays firmly on schedule, with shooting expected to start in August 2026.
Ranveer Singh starrer Pralay back on target? Insider says zombie thriller begins shooting in August 2026
The actor, who’s coming off the successful run of the Dhurandhar franchise, had earlier committed to filmmaker Jai Mehta’s next directorial enterprise. In recent weeks, reports claimed that the film was facing a roadblock attributable to alleged creative differences between Ranveer Singh and the director. Those rumours have now been denied by a source related to the production.
An insider connected to the project stated, “Reports suggesting any uncertainty around Pralay are completely baseless. Ranveer and Jai have been in continuous discussions and have firmly locked the script. The project has already moved into pre-production, with the whole team actively gearing as much as create a never-before-witnessed gigantic spectacle out of Indian cinema. Because it stands, Pralay is on target to go on floors by August 2026.”
If the newest update is accurate, the film has now entered a very important pre-production phase, which likely includes location scouting, concept design, motion planning, VFX preparation, and casting formalities.
Pralay is being described as a large-scale post-apocalyptic motion thriller set in a dystopian world. The film can also be expected to explore the zombie genre in a way not commonly seen in mainstream Hindi cinema. While international audiences have seen several successful zombie-based franchises, the genre stays relatively untapped at this scale in Bollywood.
Director Jai Mehta, known for his work in the net space, has reportedly been developing the project since last 12 months. The screenplay has been written by Jai Mehta together with Lootere author Vishal Kapoor.
The film is being produced by Hansal Mehta’s True Story Movies and Ranveer Singh’s Maa Kasam Movies, in collaboration with Applause Entertainment. Industry reports suggest the makers are planning the film on an enormous scale, with a budget estimated at around Rs. 300 crores, making it certainly one of the dearer Hindi productions currently in development.
Ranveer Singh can also be said to be particularly enthusiastic about moving into a fresh genre and experimenting with a brand new on-screen search for the project. At present, the actor has not officially announced some other film, though discussions around one other collaboration with Aditya Dhar have also surfaced.
With pre-production underway and the makers reportedly targeting an August 2026 start date, Pralay could emerge as one of the ambitious genre movies in Ranveer Singh’s profession.
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