A Turbulent Moment in Ranveer’s Career
Ranveer Singh’s next big‑screen swing, Pralay, is gathering momentum at a time when his professional calendar is under scrutiny. On May 25, 2026, the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) issued a non‑cooperation directive against him, claiming he had failed to respond to multiple notices. The move drew industry attention because of the scale of action taken against a leading star.
Despite this turbulence, Pralay remains firmly on track. Production is scheduled to begin in August 2026, signaling that the film’s machinery is unaffected by the directive.
Fallout From Don 3 Exit
The FWICE directive comes amid continuing fallout from Ranveer’s exit from Don 3, Farhan Akhtar’s reboot that had positioned him as the new face of the franchise. Following his departure, Excel Entertainment approached industry bodies over losses linked to the disruption of pre‑production work, seeking ₹45 crore in compensation.
This controversy has added pressure to Ranveer’s career trajectory, but insiders insist that Pralay is moving forward without disruption. One source connected to the film said, “Everything is in order and running as planned. FWICE’s unlawful directive has had no impact on the film whatsoever. Pralay will go on floors in August.”
A Rare Zombie Thriller for Bollywood
Pralay is being mounted as a post‑apocalyptic zombie thriller set in a devastated Mumbai. The film builds its world around survival, social breakdown, and the chaos of a zombie outbreak, offering Hindi cinema a large‑scale genre experiment far removed from routine action dramas.
Directed by Jai Mehta, son of filmmaker Hansal Mehta, the project marks Jai’s move into theatrical feature filmmaking after co‑directing Scam 1992: The Harshad Mehta Story and directing episodes of Lootere. IMDb lists Ranveer Singh, Kalyani Priyadarshan, and Resad Ajim among the cast, with the project currently in pre‑production.
Ranveer Singh’s Recent and Upcoming Work
Ranveer’s recent filmography reflects a mix of romance, franchise appearances, and action thrillers:
- Jayeshbhai Jordaar and Cirkus (2022)
- Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani (2023) opposite Alia Bhatt
- Singham Again (2024), reprising his role as Simmba
- Dhurandhar (2025) and Dhurandhar: The Revenge (2026), both action thrillers
Looking ahead, Pralay stands as his key confirmed theatrical project, marking a sharp genre shift into survival horror after years dominated by romance and franchise cinema.
Conclusion
Ranveer Singh’s Pralay is shaping up as one of Bollywood’s boldest experiments — a zombie thriller set against the backdrop of a crumbling Mumbai. Despite FWICE’s directive and the fallout from Don 3, the film’s production remains on course for an August start. For Ranveer, it represents both a professional risk and a creative reinvention, as he steps into a genre rarely explored in Hindi cinema.
