Ranveer Singh to Film ‘Pralay’ Next Month Ahead of Paternity Leave for Second Child
Bollywood superstar Ranveer Singh is gearing up to headline the upcoming zombie thriller Pralay, with filming slated to begin next month. According to a report by Variety India, the actor has structured his shooting schedule to balance the high-profile project with an upcoming personal milestone: taking paternity leave following the birth of his second child with wife Deepika Padukone.
The production team has planned a temporary pause after the initial phase, with cameras set to roll again only in 2027 to allow the actor dedicated time with his expanding family.
First Schedule to Wrap by Diwali
Directed by Jai Mehta, Pralay is scheduled to go on floors next month. The team aims to wrap up the first crucial schedule just before Diwali, right before Ranveer heads into his planned family break.
Key details of the project include:
- The Genre: A gritty zombie thriller, marking a rare and highly anticipated foray into the undead genre for mainstream Hindi cinema.
- The Creative Team: The screenplay is co-written by director Jai Mehta alongside Vishal Kapoor, the writer behind the acclaimed web series Lootere.
Following Up on the Box-Office Success of ‘Dhurandhar’
Pralay will mark Ranveer’s next major cinematic venture following his massive box-office streak with the Dhurandhar franchise:
- Dhurandhar (December 5, 2025): The action entertainer became a massive commercial success, registering as one of Ranveer’s biggest hits in recent years.
- Dhurandhar: The Revenge (March 19, 2026): The rapidly produced sequel hit theaters earlier this year, further cementing the franchise’s popularity among mass audiences.
While the timeline has been widely reported by trade sources, an official confirmation regarding the exact filming dates from Ranveer Singh or the producers is still awaited. Stay tuned to know more about it and others only with us and if you have anything to share do comment below and share your thoughts.
