Ranveer Singh is set to begin filming his upcoming post-apocalyptic thriller Pralay in August 2026, with insiders rejecting recent reports of “creative differences” between the actor and director Jai Mehta.

The project, which gained attention following the success of the Dhurandhar franchise, had recently been the subject of speculation suggesting it faced delays due to disagreements between the lead actor and the filmmaker.

However, a source close to the production dismissed the claims, saying the film is progressing as planned. “Reports suggesting any uncertainty around Pralay are completely baseless,” the insider told NDTV. “Ranveer and Jai have been in continuous discussions and have firmly locked the script. The project has already moved into pre-production, with the entire team actively gearing up to create a never-before-witnessed gigantic spectacle out of Indian cinema. As it stands, Pralay is on track to go on floors by August 2026.”

The film is being developed as a large-scale, VFX-driven action thriller set in a dystopian, post-apocalyptic world, with elements of the zombie genre rarely explored at this scale in Hindi cinema. Jai Mehta has reportedly spent the past year shaping the project, which is expected to be mounted with a budget of around Rs 300 crore.

The screenplay has been written by Mehta along with Vishal Kapoor, known for his work on Lootere. The film is being produced by Hansal Mehta under his banner True Story Films, along with Ranveer Singh’s Maa Kasam Films, in collaboration with Applause Entertainment.

For Ranveer Singh, Pralay marks a major shift as he explores a new genre and prepares to adopt a completely different look for the role. The actor has not officially signed any other project at the moment, though discussions are underway for a possible collaboration with Aditya Dhar after the completion of Pralay.

With pre-production underway and a clear timeline in place, the film appears to be moving ahead as planned despite recent rumours. 

#By NDTV