Ranveer Singh’s Pralay Jai Mehta’s Zombie Thriller Goes On Floors August 2026

Ranveer Singh’s Pralay is officially on track. As per Variety India the Jai Mehta directorial zombie thriller begins shooting in August 2026 with no roadblocks reported. The project marks Ranveer’s first full-fledged dive into the horror genre. After months of prep and world-building, the team is ready to roll. Pralay is being mounted as a big-scale theatrical experience.

Jai Mehta, known for Lootere and Scam 1992 associations, shifts gears to zombie horror with Pralay. The title, meaning “destruction”, hints at a gritty, large-scale apocalyptic narrative. Ranveer Singh will headline the film in what’s said to be a physically intense, survival-driven role. The August 2026 start gives the team ample time for prosthetics, VFX, and action design. A 2027 release is being eyed if the shoot stays on schedule.

Pralay adds to Ranveer’s diverse post-Rocky Aur Rani slate. After Don 3 and Farhan Akhtar’s untitled next, the actor bets on genre with this zombie thriller. Horror has rarely been attempted at this scale in Hindi cinema, making Pralay a potential game-changer. The project is expected to blend survival drama with mass action, playing to Ranveer’s strengths. Producers are backing it as a pan-India theatrical event.

With August 2026 locked and no roadblocks, Pralay moves full speed ahead. Ranveer Singh in zombie horror, Jai Mehta directing, it’s one of Bollywood’s most unexpected combos. Details on co-stars, studio, and plot are still under wraps. For now, the apocalypse has a date: August 2026. Ranveer’s Pralay aims to raise the bar for Indian genre cinema.