Ranveer Singh To Shoot For Zombie Thriller Pralay In September Outside India Amid Don 3 Row - Report

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the massive success of Dhurandhar, Ranveer Singh appears to have quickly shifted his focus to one of the most ambitious projects of his career. The actor is reportedly gearing up to begin work on Pralay, a big-budget zombie thriller directed by Jai Mehta. The film, which revolves around a married couple trying to survive in a dystopian Mumbai, is expected to mark a significant departure from conventional Bollywood storytelling. The development comes at a time when Ranveer has also been making headlines because of the ongoing Don 3 controversy.

Ranveer Singh To Begin Shooting For Pralay In September

According to reports in Pinkvilla, Pralay is expected to go on floors in September 2026. The zombie thriller will reportedly have a major shooting schedule in Australia, where extensive pre-production work is already underway. Reportedly, Ranveer Singh has already started preparing for the film and has immersed himself in the world-building process. Given the scale of the project and its demanding genre, the actor is said to be undergoing physical and emotional preparation before the cameras start rolling.A substantial portion of Pralay will reportedly be shot in Australia. The makers are said to be collaborating with technicians who have previously worked on international productions, indicating the film's large-scale vision. Director Jai Mehta, Ranveer Singh and the film's team are currently involved in extensive pre-production activities overseas. From production design to visual effects planning, several departments are reportedly working simultaneously to create the film's dystopian setting. The decision to shoot internationally is believed to be crucial to achieving the visual scale required for the zombie thriller.

Reports suggest that Ranveer Singh has been actively participating in creative discussions with Jai Mehta and the writing team. The actor is said to be involved in shaping various aspects of the project. The project is expected to introduce a new genre space in mainstream Hindi cinema, something that has particularly attracted Ranveer toward the film. Mounted on an estimated budget of Rs 300 crore, Pralay is reportedly the costliest standalone film of Ranveer Singh's career so far.The film is said to revolve around a married couple fighting for survival in a dystopian Mumbai overrun by chaos and destruction. Actress Kalyani Priyadarshan is reportedly playing the female lead, marking her Bollywood debut. An official announcement regarding the casting is still awaited.

The Shadow Of Don 3 Controversy

The developments surrounding Pralay come amid the controversy surrounding Ranveer Singh's exit from Don 3. The actor reportedly stepped away from the project just weeks before filming was scheduled to begin. Reports claimed that the production house incurred substantial pre-production expenses and sought compensation. Although Ranveer reportedly returned his signing amount, the dispute escalated further.

The Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) had issued a non-cooperation directive against the actor after allegations that he had not responded to repeated requests for discussions. However, the directive was later withdrawn after the actor initiated legal action. Looks like Ranveer is ready for a new beginning with Pralay.