After the blockbuster success of Dhurandhar and Dhurandhar 2 The Revenge, Ranveer Singh is ready to try something new. The actor will next be seen in Pralay, a zombie thriller that promises a fresh and bold story. This film marks a big shift in Ranveer Singh’s career as he steps into the post-apocalyptic genre for the first time.
Directed by debutant Jai Mehta, the film shows a darker side of Ranveer Singh. Known for his energetic roles, he now takes on a serious and intense character in a survival-based story.
Ranveer Singh Starrer Pralay Set In Dystopian Mumbai
Pralay is set in a scary and broken version of Mumbai. The story mixes the loneliness of a global lockdown with the horror of a zombie outbreak. Because of this, the setting feels both real and frightening.
The film follows a man trying to survive in a world that is falling apart. Society begins to collapse. People lose trust in each other. Moral values also start to fade. As the story moves forward, it shows not just physical survival but also emotional strength.
Unlike typical zombie films, Pralay focuses more on human relationships. It highlights how people behave under extreme pressure. This makes the story more relatable and engaging.
Is Pralay Inspired By 1995 Novel Blindness?
There has been a lot of talk about whether Pralay is inspired by Blindness, the 1995 novel by José Saramago. The rumours started after actress Kalyani Priyadarshan shared a photo of the book gifted to her by the director.
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However, producer Hansal Mehta has clearly denied this. He confirmed that Pralay is an original story written by Jai Mehta and Vishal Kapoor.
He said, “It’s not an adaptation. Jai and Vishal Kapoor have written the original story. I had seen the 2008 film adaptation (starring Julianne Moore and Mark Ruffalo), and it wasn’t great. Writers like Saramago or Salman Rushdie… I feel they are best experienced on paper. Their books lose all their magic when interpreted for cinema.”
He further added, “When Ranveer saw his (Jai) work, he reached out to him, and then Jai pitched it to him. Once Ranveer said he liked the idea, we invested in developing it, helping Jai create the world he wants to present in the film.”
Cast, Production And Big Budget Of Pralay
Along with Ranveer Singh, the film also stars Kalyani Priyadarshan, who will make her Bollywood debut. She is expected to play an important role in the story.
The film is produced by Hansal Mehta’s banner and Ranveer Singh’s production house, Ma Kasam Films. The makers are also working with international experts to improve the visual effects and overall scale.
With a budget of around Rs 300 crore, Pralay is said to be the most expensive standalone film of Ranveer Singh’s career. This shows how big and ambitious the project is.
Shoot Timeline And Release Plans Of This Ranveer Singh Starrer
Right now, the film is in the pre-production stage. The team is working on designing the world and planning the shoot.
Filming is expected to begin around July or August 2026. If everything goes as planned, Pralay could release in theatres in 2027. This project comes after the huge success of Aditya Dhar‘s Dhurandhar 2 The Revenge, which was released on March 19, 2026. The franchise has already earned over Rs 2838 crore worldwide. Because of this, expectations from Ranveer Singh’s next film are very high.
