Ranveer Singh is already riding high after Dhurandhar, and his 2026 line-up is looking ambitious. One of the most talked-about projects, tentatively titled Pralay, is set to go on floors around mid-2026.
What is Pralay about?
Pralay is being described as a post-apocalyptic zombie thriller with a strong thematic core. The film reportedly follows a lone protagonist’s fight for survival while using the zombie genre to explore social, emotional and moral collapse. Insiders say the story aims to reimagine Mumbai as a dystopian, The Hunger Games-style landscape.
When will filming start?
Sources say Pralay will roll after Ranveer finishes work on Don 3, which is directed by Farhan Akhtar and is expected to begin production first in 2026. The final schedule for Pralay is likely to be confirmed in January once Ranveer’s dates for Don 3 are locked.
Big visuals: Mumbai gets a dystopian makeover
Filmmakers plan an extensive visual overhaul of the city. Large portions of Mumbai will be recreated as a devastated landscape using a mix of physical sets and AI-driven digital extensions. “Large sections of the city will be digitally aged to give it an abandoned look,” a source said, with parts to be shot in Mumbai before switching to other locations.
Jai Mehta’s feature debut
Pralay marks a milestone for director Jai Mehta. He co-directed the acclaimed Scam 1992 with his father Hansal Mehta and later directed the web series Lootere. Pralay is being positioned as a large-scale, concept-driven feature and will be Mehta’s first big-screen directorial project.
Ranveer’s momentum after Dhurandhar
Ranveer’s recent success with Dhurandhar has reinforced his strong streak at the box office. The film, backed by Aditya Dhar and Lokesh Dhar’s B62 Studios and Jio Studios, features an ensemble that includes Akshaye Khanna, Arjun Rampal, R. Madhavan and Sanjay Dutt. Dhurandhar continues to perform well, further raising expectations for Ranveer’s upcoming choices.
With a high-concept premise, a bold visual plan and Ranveer attached, Pralay is shaping up to be one of 2026’s most anticipated experiments in mainstream dystopian cinema.
