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Reports Suggest Alia Bhatt Eyed to Lead Jai Mehta’s Pralay Opposite Ranveer Singh

Industry reports say the makers will begin casting talks in January for Jai Mehta’s early-stage survival drama.

Overview

  • Multiple outlets cite unnamed industry sources from Mid-Day, and the casting has not been officially confirmed by the makers.
  • The female lead is described as central to the story and not introduced as a love interest, challenging the hero’s ideas in a collapsing world.
  • Pralay is reported as a zombie/post-apocalyptic survival drama set in a ravaged Mumbai after a catastrophic outbreak.
  • Filming is reportedly targeted for July–August 2026, beginning in Mumbai before shifting to additional locations.
  • Sources say the team plans large physical sets with AI-driven digital extensions to depict a decayed city, a technical approach that remains provisional.