Has Ranveer Singh QUIT Pralay After Dhurandhar 2 Success? Truth Behind 'Creative Differences' Reports Revealed

Reports suggesting Ranveer Singh has walked out of Jai Mehta’s post-apocalyptic zombie thriller Pralay are being firmly dismissed, which describe the chatter as 'completely baseless'. Instead, Ranveer Singh and Jai Mehta are said to be moving ahead together, with the film already progressing towards active pre-production. Yes, you read that right!

According to Variety India, Ranveer Singh and Jai Mehta have already locked the script after several rounds of talks. A source told the portal, "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."

Ranveer Singh Pralay rumours and online speculation

Whispers about Ranveer Singh exiting Pralay intensified after an X post spread widely online. The post claimed, "Ranveer Singh's post-apocalyptic zombie thriller #Pralay, slated to go on floors by mid-2026 under Jai Mehta, has reportedly hit a roadblock due to creative differences between the actor and director." Industry insiders now insist this claim does not reflect the current situation.

While the viral post suggested creative clashes, sources close to Ranveer Singh and Jai Mehta stress that collaboration has stayed intact. The team is reportedly focused on world-building for the zombie thriller and finalising technical choices, rather than dealing with disagreements. Work is described as steady as the August 2026 schedule approaches.

Ranveer Singh Pralay film setting and creative team

Pralay is set in a post-apocalyptic Mumbai and aims to show a ruined, decayed cityscape using AI-driven visuals. The film is planned as Jai Mehta’s first theatrical directorial venture. Jai Mehta earlier co-directed Scam 1992: The Harshad Mehta Story and Lootere, and is often associated with grounded, realistic storytelling.

The project brings together several known names around Ranveer Singh. Pralay is being co-produced by Hansal Mehta and Applause Entertainment, headed by Sameer Nair. This backing has helped position the film as one of the more unconventional Hindi projects currently in development, especially within the zombie and science-fiction space.

Key details around Ranveer Singh and Pralay can be summarised as follows:

Detail	Information
Film title	Pralay
Lead actor	Ranveer Singh
Director	Jai Mehta
Setting	Post-apocalyptic Mumbai
Planned shoot start	August 2026

Ranveer Singh Don 3 exit alongside Pralay buzz

The noise around Ranveer Singh and Pralay surfaced soon after another major update on the actor’s career. Ranveer Singh has already stepped away from Don 3, produced by Excel Entertainment. The move became public last year, following talk of script-related disagreements and delays in getting the project on floors.

Reports suggested Excel Entertainment sought around Rs 40 crore from Ranveer Singh after the Don 3 exit. The amount was linked to pre-production expenditure, changes in schedules and associated losses. The production company had reportedly completed initial groundwork with Ranveer Singh’s approval before the collaboration ended.

Farhan Akhtar, associated with Don 3, recently reflected on the experience. Speaking to Hollywood Reporter India, Farhan Akhtar said, "What I have learnt is to expect the unexpected. Nothing can be taken for granted till you actually have it on film." Ranveer Singh, meanwhile, was last seen in Dhurandhar 2 and continues to stay in the news over project choices.

With Pralay moving towards pre-production and rumours of creative differences dismissed, Ranveer Singh remains attached to Jai Mehta’s zombie thriller set in a devastated Mumbai. Don 3 may no longer feature Ranveer Singh, but Pralay is currently positioned as the actor’s major upcoming collaboration with Jai Mehta and Hansal Mehta’s team.