Actor Ranveer Singh began filming the zombie thriller "Pralay" in Mumbai on Aug. 16, 2026 [1].
The production is significant because it marks Singh's debut as a producer. The film represents a shift toward the zombie thriller genre for the actor, who is collaborating with director Jai Mehta to bring the high-voltage action project to screen [1, 3].
Filming commenced this past Sunday in Mumbai [1, 2]. The production schedule is tight, with the team aiming to wrap filming by Diwali 2026 [4]. This timeline allows Singh to complete his professional commitments before a reported paternity break [4].
Singh serves as both the lead actor and a producer on the project [3]. He is joined in the cast by Kalyani Priyadarshan [5]. The film is described as a high-voltage action thriller that blends traditional suspense, and zombie elements [1].
While some early reports suggested the shoot would begin generally in August, confirmed reports state the cameras began rolling on Aug. 16 [1, 2]. The Mumbai-based production will utilize the city's urban landscape to establish the setting of the thriller [2].
Production details regarding the plot remain limited, though the project is positioned as a major genre entry for the Indian film industry. The collaboration between Singh and Mehta is expected to push the technical boundaries of action cinema in the region [1, 3].
“The project marks the actor's debut as a producer.”
Singh's move into production signals a desire for greater creative control over his projects. By choosing a zombie thriller—a genre that remains relatively niche in mainstream Indian cinema—he is attempting to diversify his portfolio while expanding the market for genre-bending films in Mumbai.
