Amid the massive buzz around Dhurandhar’s success, Alia Bhatt has found herself at the centre of a fresh online storm. The actor is being accused by social media users of lobbying for Ranveer Singh’s upcoming zombie film Pralay. The chatter picked up quickly after reports claimed she was being considered for a key role in the film. Since then, the debate has only grown louder.
While no official confirmation has been made, the claims have sparked strong reactions online. Fans and critics are now split, with many questioning Alia’s repeated association with big post-success projects.
Is Alia Bhatt Being Considered For Ranveer Singh Starrer Pralay?
The controversy began after a Midday report suggested that Alia Bhatt is the top choice for the female lead in Pralay. The film stars Ranveer Singh and is directed by Jai Mehta. According to the report, the character is not a typical romantic role.
A source told the publication, “The female lead is central to the narrative. She isn’t introduced as a love interest. She challenges the hero’s ideas in a collapsing world. Who could wield that power better than Bhatt? She brings credibility. In a film this experimental, you need powerhouses and actors the audience’s trust.”
The source also added, “The world (Pralay) is harsh, resources are scarce, and every character is pushed to moral breaking points. This is not a glossy zombie film.”
As soon as this report surfaced, it went viral. Social media platforms were flooded with sharp opinions. Many users were not convinced by the casting buzz.
Reddit Users Accuse Alia Bhatt Of Lobbying
A Reddit user shared the report and wrote, “Alia Bhatt now lobbying for Ranveer’s next film after Dhurandhar’s success! Any actor or director gives a successful film, suddenly their next film is with Alia. Nag Ashwin’s next after Kalki success, Maddock’s next after stree success, YRF spy film after Pathaan success. She would also want to do a film with Aditiya Dhar, but their political ideologies won’t match!”
Read some reactions to the post online:
“D2 shoot ho chuki warna you would have seen her as Ranveer’s mentor spy straight from alphaland.”
“She will do anything for awards and success like she did to get NA. More than her husband RK, a rival of Ranveer’s, she is probably the one most hurt that a 700 cr BO BB doesn’t belong to her. You all should check that roundtable, she was dying to do a movie like Simmba which also was a 300 cr + blockbuster back then.”
“Ranveer, DO NOT work with this woman for your own good.”
“Abhi article padha kya tarif ki hai hai alia ki what a powerhouse of actor bhatt is. Agar is film mein alia hui to bilkul nahi dekhni ye movie… Next target will be Aditya Dhar. She is liking Yami’s insta posts.”
“Deepika ko lelo yaar alia ko nahi.”
“And if it flops, articles will be released saying Ranveer Singh’s movie flopped.”
“She is making me hate nepotism on full swing. She is like a mean girl in class who just uses the people the way she wants at the right time making the most out of them.”
“Now real pralay has hit Ranveer since Alia wants to work with him lol.”
What We Know About Pralay
According to reports, Pralay is expected to go on floors between July and August 2026. The film marks the feature directorial debut of Jai Mehta, son of Hansal Mehta. Jai earlier co-directed the critically acclaimed series Scam 1992: The Harshad Mehta Story.
The zombie drama is said to use the genre as a metaphor for moral and social collapse. The story will reportedly reimagine Mumbai as a ruined city. The visuals are expected to draw inspiration from The Hunger Games. The makers plan to use large-scale physical sets along with AI-driven digital effects.
Meanwhile, Ranveer Singh also has Dhurandhar 2 – Revenge lined up. The film is set to release on March 19, 2026, and will clash with Yash’s Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups.
On the other hand, Alia Bhatt will next be seen in Love and War. Reports suggest that the first glimpse of the film may be unveiled in January 2026.
