Ranveer Singh to start Pralay shoot in August, take paternity break around Diwali
Actor Ranveer Singh will begin shooting for Jai Mehta's Pralay in August. Singh, who is set to welcome his second child with Deepika Padukone, is expected to take paternity leave by Diwali.
Ranveer Singh is set to begin work on his next film, Pralay, in August. Reportedly, the actor will commence shooting for the Jai Mehta directorial next month and continue filming until Diwali, after which he is expected to take a paternity break.
According to Variety India, the production will pause around November to allow the 41-year-old time off before welcoming his second child with wife Deepika Padukone. The film's second schedule is expected to resume in 2027.
Pralay, a zombie thriller, will mark Singh's first foray into the genre, adding a fresh and unconventional project to his filmography. The actor is currently enjoying the success of Dhurandhar, while also preparing for a new chapter in his personal life as he and Deepika await the arrival of their second child.
The upcoming film marks another ambitious project for Ranveer Singh following the blockbuster success of Dhurandhar. While the makers are yet to reveal details about the film's cast and plot, the zombie thriller has already piqued the curiosity of fans.
Earlier, Pinkvilla had reported that a major portion of the film will be shot in Australia. Quoting a source, the entertainment portal claimed, "Ranveer will begin shooting for the Jai Mehta directorial in the second half of 2026. A significant schedule has been planned in Australia, and he has already begun preparing for the role. The film demands extensive physical and emotional preparation, given its scale and genre."
The source had further revealed that Singh has been closely collaborating with the director and writers as the project takes shape. Reportedly, Pralay will be a VFX-heavy one, and the team is constantly refining the screenplay, visual language, and the larger zombie universe.
About Pralay
Mounted on an estimated budget of Rs 300 crore, Pralay is expected to be the most expensive standalone film of Ranveer Singh's career. Despite Jai, son of Hansal Mehta, being a first-time director, the actor is said to have placed his confidence in the script and the filmmaker's vision.
Set in a post-apocalyptic world, the film follows the story of a married couple fighting for survival in a dystopian Mumbai.
Ranveer Singh is set to begin work on his next film, Pralay, in August. Reportedly, the actor will commence shooting for the Jai Mehta directorial next month and continue filming until Diwali, after which he is expected to take a paternity break.
According to Variety India, the production will pause around November to allow the 41-year-old time off before welcoming his second child with wife Deepika Padukone. The film's second schedule is expected to resume in 2027.
Pralay, a zombie thriller, will mark Singh's first foray into the genre, adding a fresh and unconventional project to his filmography. The actor is currently enjoying the success of Dhurandhar, while also preparing for a new chapter in his personal life as he and Deepika await the arrival of their second child.
The upcoming film marks another ambitious project for Ranveer Singh following the blockbuster success of Dhurandhar. While the makers are yet to reveal details about the film's cast and plot, the zombie thriller has already piqued the curiosity of fans.
Earlier, Pinkvilla had reported that a major portion of the film will be shot in Australia. Quoting a source, the entertainment portal claimed, "Ranveer will begin shooting for the Jai Mehta directorial in the second half of 2026. A significant schedule has been planned in Australia, and he has already begun preparing for the role. The film demands extensive physical and emotional preparation, given its scale and genre."
The source had further revealed that Singh has been closely collaborating with the director and writers as the project takes shape. Reportedly, Pralay will be a VFX-heavy one, and the team is constantly refining the screenplay, visual language, and the larger zombie universe.
About Pralay
Mounted on an estimated budget of Rs 300 crore, Pralay is expected to be the most expensive standalone film of Ranveer Singh's career. Despite Jai, son of Hansal Mehta, being a first-time director, the actor is said to have placed his confidence in the script and the filmmaker's vision.
Set in a post-apocalyptic world, the film follows the story of a married couple fighting for survival in a dystopian Mumbai.
