What coverage agrees on
Multiple sources confirm that Ranveer Singh has started shooting the Jai Mehta-directed film 'Pralay' in Mumbai alongside Kalyani Priyadarshan, and that Singh is serving as a producer on the project.
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Ranveer Singh Begins Filming Post-Apocalyptic Thriller Pralay in Mumbai
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Ranveer Singh has officially begun filming his next project, the action thriller 'Pralay.'
The production is currently underway in Mumbai under the direction of Jai Mehta.
This film marks Singh's first foray into film production as a co-producer.
Malayalam cinema actor Kalyani Priyadarshan is set to make her Bollywood debut in the film.
More context
The story is described as a post-apocalyptic or dystopian zombie thriller.
Initial filming was originally planned for Australia but was moved to Mumbai.
The change in location allows Singh to remain close to his wife, Deepika Padukone.
The first shooting schedule is expected to continue until the Diwali holiday.
Producer Hansal Mehta has praised the project's immersive world-building and scope.
This project follows Singh's recent success with the action film 'Dhurandhar.'
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While the first schedule is expected to run through Diwali, the release date and further international filming locations have yet to be officially confirmed.
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These accounts celebrate the start of production and the casting of Kalyani Priyadarshan for her Hindi debut. They present the film as a high-stakes follow-up to Singh's previous action hits and frame the producer credit as a significant career evolution for the actor.
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Reporting provides a factual account of the filming start, the change in location from Australia to Mumbai, and the key personnel involved. These sources stick to the verified details of the production schedule and the genre of the film without significant editorializing.
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Ranveer Singh begins Pralay shoot in Mumbai, Kalyani Priyadarshan joins
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India Today reports that Ranveer Singh's upcoming action thriller 'Pralay' has officially started filming in Mumbai. The article states that the 41-year-old actor is headlining and co-producing the film following his success in 'Dhurandhar'. It also notes that 'Lokah' actor Kalyani Priyadarshan has been cast for her Bollywood debut. Furthermore, citing previous reporting, the outlet mentions that the shooting location was changed from Australia to Mumbai to allow Singh to stay close to his wife, Deepika Padukone.
After Dhurandhar, Ranveer Singh Begins Shooting For Pralay In Mumbai; Kalyani Priyadarshan Joins His Next…
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NewsX reports that actor Ranveer Singh has begun shooting for his post-apocalyptic zombie thriller 'Pralay' in Mumbai, directed by Jai Mehta. The source states that the first schedule is underway and expected to last until Diwali, pairing Singh with Malayalam actor Kalyani Priyadarshan for her Hindi film debut. The article also mentions that Singh has turned producer for the project and highlights producer Hansal Mehta's comments regarding the film's immersive dystopian world-building.
Ranveer Singh's 'Pralay' UPDATE: Jai Mehta directs post-apocalyptic action thriller starts shooting in Mu
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Times of India reports that Ranveer Singh has begun shooting for the post-apocalyptic thriller 'Pralay' in Mumbai under the direction of Jai Mehta. The piece notes that Singh is making his producer debut with this project, which also stars Kalyani Priyadarshan. Citing a PTI report and an India Today claim, the article states that the production schedule was shifted from Australia to Mumbai so Singh could remain close to his wife Deepika Padukone as they prepare for their second child.
Ranveer Singh’s new film ‘Pralay’ begins shooting: Actor to star opposite Kalyani Priyadarshan; his big pro...
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Bhaskar English reports that actor Ranveer Singh has commenced filming for his upcoming action thriller 'Pralay' in Mumbai. According to the makers, the film is set against an end-of-the-world crisis and features Singh alongside South Indian actress Kalyani Priyadarshan. The article states that Singh is co-producing the project following the success of 'Dhurandhar', with Jai Mehta directing the film at real locations around Mumbai after extensive technical pre-production.