Ranveer Singh is enjoying a remarkable phase in his career. His latest release Dhurandhar has stormed the box office despite minimal promotions and is on track to cross the ₹400 crore mark within just ten days. Riding on this momentum, the actor is now reportedly gearing up for an ambitious new project — a post-apocalyptic zombie thriller titled Pralay.
Pralay To Mark Ranveer Singh’s Foray Into Zombie Cinema
According to a report by Mid-Day, Pralay is expected to go on floors between July and August 2026. The film will be directed by Jai Mehta, son of acclaimed filmmaker Hansal Mehta, and marks Jai’s feature film directorial debut after co-directing the widely celebrated series Scam 1992: The Harshad Mehta Story.
The film is said to explore survival
in a collapsing world, using the zombie genre as a metaphor for social, emotional, and moral breakdown. Shoot To Begin After Don 3
The report further states that Ranveer Singh will first complete Farhan Akhtar’s Don 3, which is scheduled to begin shooting in early 2026. Once that project wraps up, the actor will shift focus entirely to Pralay. The final production timeline for the zombie thriller is expected to be locked by January.
This gap will allow Jai Mehta and his team ample time to build the complex, dystopian world that Pralay demands.
A Devastated Mumbai As The Film’s Backdrop
Sources reveal that Pralay will reimagine Mumbai in a devastated, near-unrecognisable form, drawing visual inspiration from The Hunger Games. The makers reportedly plan to combine large-scale physical sets with AI-driven digital extensions to age and abandon sections of the city.
“Large portions of Mumbai will be digitally aged to reflect decay and abandonment,” a source shared, adding that filming will begin in the city before moving to other locations.
What’s Next For Ranveer Singh
Apart from Pralay, Ranveer Singh also has Dhurandhar 2 – Revenge lined up, which is slated for a theatrical release on March 19, 2026. The sequel is set to clash with Yash’s Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups at the box office.
With a zombie thriller, a major franchise sequel, and a post-Dhurandhar high, Ranveer Singh appears poised for one of the most genre-diverse phases of his career.
