Mumbai: Kalyani Priyadarshan has offered a glimpse of her upcoming film Pralay, which stars Ranveer Singh and marks her first collaboration with the Bollywood actor. The actress recently took to social media to share a photograph of the film’s script while revealing that she is currently occupied with the project in Mumbai.
Kalyani’s update has added to the curiosity surrounding Pralay, which is expected to blend dystopian and survival elements with a zombie apocalypse backdrop. The film marks the directorial debut of Jai Mehta, son of filmmaker Hansal Mehta, and is being produced by Applause Entertainment.
Kalyani shares Pralay script glimpse
Kalyani shared a photograph showing the front page of the Pralay script, giving fans one of the first glimpses of the project from her side.
Along with the photograph, the actress spoke about spending Onam away from her family as she remains busy with the film in Mumbai. She said she would miss celebrating the festival with her family, including enjoying the traditional Onam Sadhya and dressing up in a white saree.
Instead of sharing her usual festive photographs, Kalyani posted a collection of random moments from the past few months.
Her social media update has provided an indication of how closely she is currently involved with the project, even though the makers have maintained considerable secrecy around the film.
The photograph of the script has also increased interest in Pralay, particularly because details about its characters and storyline have so far been kept under wraps.
Ranveer Singh to headline dystopian project
Pralay features Ranveer Singh in the lead role and is expected to explore a dystopian world affected by a zombie apocalypse. While the makers have not revealed the complete plot, the film is reportedly built around survival and family.
The story is said to follow a man who attempts to protect his family while facing extreme circumstances. This family-driven emotional core is expected to complement the larger survival and dystopian elements of the narrative.
The combination of a zombie apocalypse setting and an emotional family story could give the project a different treatment from conventional survival thrillers.
However, the makers have not yet officially revealed extensive details about the characters, world-building or the nature of the threat featured in the film.
Jai Mehta makes directorial debut
The film marks the directorial debut of Jai Mehta. He comes from a filmmaking family, being the son of acclaimed filmmaker Hansal Mehta.
Applause Entertainment is backing the project, which is currently being developed with the team working towards its production.
With Ranveer Singh attached as the lead and Kalyani Priyadarshan making her Hindi film debut, Pralay has already generated considerable curiosity.
The film also represents an interesting combination of talent from different parts of the Indian film industry, with Kalyani bringing her experience from Malayalam cinema to a Hindi-language project.
Kalyani’s Hindi debut follows Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra
For Kalyani, Pralay comes at an important stage in her career. The actress has been gaining wider recognition beyond Malayalam cinema, particularly following her role in Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra.
Her performance in the film, where she played the first female Indian superhero, brought increased attention to her work and helped expand her reach among audiences outside the Malayalam film industry.
Her entry into Hindi cinema with Pralay therefore marks another significant step in her career.
The actress appears to have already begun immersing herself in the new project, as indicated by her latest social media update from Mumbai.
Release details yet to be announced
Despite the growing buzz around Pralay, the makers have not announced a release date for the film. Details regarding the complete cast, production schedule and other aspects of the project are also awaited.
The project is currently in the pre-production stage, with the team working on bringing its dystopian world to the screen.
Kalyani’s decision to share the script cover is currently one of the most significant updates about the film. Her post has offered fans a small window into the project while keeping most of its details under wraps.
With Ranveer Singh leading the cast, Jai Mehta making his directorial debut and Kalyani entering Hindi cinema, Pralay is expected to remain closely watched as further details emerge.
The makers are likely to announce more information about the film, including its production timeline and release plans, in the coming months.