Ranveer Singh’s upcoming film Pralay has already attracted attention for its scale and unusual genre. The Jai Mehta directorial is being mounted as a post-apocalyptic survival thriller, set for release in 2027.
But one question has followed the project: is Pralay based on a real person or a true story?
Based on the information available from the makers, the answer is NO.
Is Pralay Based On A Real Person?
There is currently no evidence that Ranveer Singh is portraying a real-life figure in Pralay.
The film is being presented as a fictional post-apocalyptic thriller rather than a biopic or a dramatisation of a particular real-world incident.
Producer Hansal Mehta confirmed in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter India that “Pralay is not an adaptation.” He confirmed that the screenplay was developed by Jai Mehta and co-writer Vishal Kapoor as an original story.
Why Was Pralay Linked To José Saramago's Blindness?
The confusion came from online speculation that Pralay might be inspired by José Saramago's acclaimed novel Blindness. It started with a social-media post by Kalyani Priyadarshan, who stars opposite Ranveer Singh in the film.
According to The Times of India, Kalyani Priyadarshan was recommended José Saramago's 1995 novel Blindness by director Jai Mehta to gain a better understanding. Her post about reading the book became the trigger for online speculation that the novel could be connected to Pralay.
People quickly jumped to conclusions because of the familiar themes of the novel, including pandemic, social collapse and survival. Saramago's Blindness begins with a mysterious epidemic in which people suddenly lose their sight.
Ranveer Singh's Look In Upcoming Thriller Movie Pralay (Image Credit: Instagram @itstisyaai)
What Is Pralay About?
The makers have revealed that Pralay is set against a post-apocalyptic backdrop, with Mumbai as its main location.
The film has been described as a survival thriller involving a zombie outbreak. Recent reports confirm that production began in Mumbai, with the film being shot at live locations around the city.
Ranveer Singh is the main lead, with Kalyani Priyadarshan as his wife, trying to survive the epidemic. Jai Mehta, son of filmmaker Hansal Mehta, is directing the film in his feature debut.
Pralay: Key Details
| Detail | Information |
| Film | Pralay |
| Lead Cast | Ranveer Singh, Kalyani Priyadarshan |
| Director | Jai Mehta |
| Writers | Jai Mehta, Vishal Kapoor |
| Genre | Post-apocalyptic survival thriller |
| Setting | Mumbai / dystopian post-apocalyptic world |
| Production Status | Filming Underway |
| Adaption | No, original story |
| Release Date | To Be Announced |
The film is being produced by True Story Films, Birla Studios and Ranveer Singh's Maa Kasam Films, among others. Reports have pegged its budget at around ₹300 crore, although that figure has not been presented by the makers as an official budget figure.
Pralay Is Ranveer Singh’s Next After Dhurandhar
Pralay is the next movie starring Ranveer Singh after blockbuster Dhurandhar. According to Sacnilk, Dhurandhar finished with an estimated ₹840.20 crore net in India and ₹1,307.35 crore worldwide, making it one of the biggest Hindi-language theatrical successes of recent years.
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With Pralay now in production and more details about its scale and characters expected to emerge, anticipation around Ranveer Singh's next release is already building.
But can Pralay recreate the box-office impact of Dhurandhar? Or will Ranveer Singh's next gamble on a very different genre have a different theatrical journey?
FAQs
Q1. Is Pralay based on a true story?
A1. There is no confirmed indication that it is. Producer Hansal Mehta has described Pralay as an original story written by Jai Mehta and Vishal Kapoor.
Q2. When is Ranveer Singh’s Pralay releasing?
A2. The official release date has not been confirmed.