Ranveer Singh is preparing for a busy period in both his personal and professional life. According to reports, the actor and his wife, Deepika Padukone, are expecting their second child. At the same time, Ranveer is getting ready to begin shooting for his upcoming film Pralay. Reports suggest that filming for director Jai Mehta’s project will begin in August and continue until Diwali. Once this schedule is completed, Ranveer is expected to take a paternity break to spend time with his family. It is also being reported that the film’s production could be paused during this period before work resumes.
Recently, Ranveer Singh was spotted at filmmaker Hansal Mehta’s office. Hansal Mehta is the father of Pralay director Jai Mehta. During the visit, Ranveer made sure that photographers could not see his new appearance. He covered his face with a full face mask and also wore a cap while entering and leaving the office. His efforts to hide his look have led to speculation that the makers want to keep his character in Pralay a secret until an official reveal.
According to reports, the first schedule of Pralay will begin in Australia this September. Actress Kalyani Priyadarshan has reportedly been cast opposite Ranveer Singh in the film. She was recently seen in Lokah, and Pralay is expected to be her Hindi film debut. After completing the Australia schedule, Ranveer is likely to take a break from work following the birth of his second child before returning to finish the remaining portions of the film.
Pralay is reported to be a post apocalyptic thriller set in a dystopian version of Mumbai that has been affected by a zombie outbreak. The story follows a married couple trying to survive in difficult and dangerous circumstances. The film is reportedly being made on a budget of ₹300 crore, making it the most expensive standalone project of Ranveer Singh’s career so far. Ranveer is also co producing the film under his production banner, Ma Kasam Films.
The makers have not officially revealed the complete cast or the full storyline. However, reports suggest that a significant part of the film will be shot in Australia. Earlier, Pinkvilla quoted a source as saying, “Ranveer will start shooting for the Jai Mehta directorial in the second half of 2026. The shoot is planned in Australia, and he has already kick-started prep. This is a film that requires intense physical and emotional preparation, given the scale and genre,” the source told the entertainment portal.