‘Pralay’: Ranveer Singh's Rs 300cr mega-budget zombie thriller, career's priciest power move - Reports

Ranveer Singh, after the huge success of ‘Dhurandhar’, is now ready for his next film, which is said to be one of the biggest of his career. The actor is excited about ‘Pralay’, a zombie drama set during the COVID-19 pandemic, to be directed by Jai Mehta.

Ranveer Singh's next after ‘Dhurandhar’

Packed with large-scale action and deep human drama, ‘Pralay’ tells the story of a family caught in turmoil. The film, reportedly made on a massive Rs 300 crore budget, marks the costliest solo venture of Singh’s career. Though ‘Dhurandhar’ was produced on an even grander level, its two-part format divided the expenses.

Ranveer Singh production involvement

According to Pinkvilla, Ranveer has entered into a backend profit-sharing deal and is involved in every stage, from script development to VFX planning. This is also the maiden venture under his production banner, Maa Kasam Films, making it even more special for him. ‘Pralay’ will focus on both strong visuals and a powerful story. The movie is expected to bring a new and exciting take on the zombie genre in Indian cinema.

‘Pralay’ shooting and cast

‘Pralay’ is scheduled to begin filming around May or June 2026. Although an official announcement is yet to be made, Kalyani Priyadarshan is expected to play the female lead, marking her Bollywood debut. The zombie thriller revolves around a married couple struggling to survive in a dystopian version of Mumbai.

‘Dhurandhar’ spy thriller details

Meanwhile, ‘Dhurandhar’ is a spy thriller featuring Ranveer as an undercover Indian intelligence agent who infiltrates Karachi’s criminal and political nexus to dismantle a terror network targeting India. Directed by Aditya Dhar, it is mounted as the first part of a two‑film saga built around a covert counter‑terrorism operation codenamed “Operation Dhurandhar.” The story follows Ranveer’s character, who embeds himself in Karachi’s Lyari underworld, rising through the ranks of local gangs while secretly feeding intelligence back to Indian agencies.Get the latest entertainment updates from the Times of India, along with the latest Hindi movies, upcoming Hindi movies in 2026 , and Telugu movies.”