Kalyani Priyadarshan Set For Big Hindi Debut Opposite Ranveer Singh In Jai Mehta Zombie Thriller Pralay
Kalyani Priyadarshan Set For Big Hindi Debut Opposite Ranveer Singh In Jai Mehta Zombie Thriller Pralay
Actress Kalyani Priyadarshan is gearing up for a defining phase in her career as she steps into mainstream Hindi cinema. Fresh off the phenomenal success of the Malayalam blockbuster Lokah: Chapter 1 – Chandra, the actress has now been finalized as the female lead opposite Ranveer Singh in the upcoming zombie thriller Pralay.
Directed by Jai Mehta, Pralay marks a bold and ambitious attempt to explore a genre that Hindi cinema has largely stayed away from. Jai Mehta, son of acclaimed filmmaker Hansal Mehta, is said to be crafting a visually intense narrative backed by heavy VFX and immersive world-building. – Kalyani Priyadarshan Set For Big Hindi Debut Opposite Ranveer Singh In Jai Mehta Zombie Thriller Pralay
Kalyani’s rise has been nothing short of remarkable. Lokah: Chapter 1 – Chandra, produced by Dulquer Salmaan, went on to rewrite box-office history by becoming the highest-grossing Malayalam film ever and the second biggest female-led film in India. The Lokah franchise is planned as a five-part saga, with Kalyani confirmed to appear across all chapters — a testament to the centrality of her character in the universe. With Pralay, the actress now sets her sights firmly on a pan-India footprint.
For Ranveer Singh, Pralay signals a sharp genre shift at a time when he is enjoying an unprecedented career high. His recent release Dhurandhar has turned into a historic box-office juggernaut. After 30 days in theatres, the film has amassed over ₹759.50 crore worldwide, making it the highest-grossing Hindi film ever and the fifth biggest Indian film of all time. In North America, it has emerged as the second biggest Indian film, overtaking Kalki 2898 AD led by Prabhas. – Kalyani Priyadarshan Set For Big Hindi Debut Opposite Ranveer Singh In Jai Mehta Zombie Thriller Pralay
Zombie films remain a rarity in Hindi cinema, with Go Goa Gone, directed by Raj Nidimoru and Krishna DK, being the only notable attempt so far — a cult favorite that fans still hope will get a sequel. Pralay aims to take the genre further with scale, spectacle, and a darker tone.
The casting update about Kalyani was first shared by entertainment journalist Rahul Raut, creating immediate buzz across film circles. – Kalyani Priyadarshan Set For Big Hindi Debut Opposite Ranveer Singh In Jai Mehta Zombie Thriller Pralay
Meanwhile, Ranveer Singh is already lining up his next mega sequel. Dhurandhar 2 is scheduled to hit theatres on 19 March 2026 and will clash at the box office with Toxic, headlined by Yash and directed by Geetu Mohandas. The ensemble cast of Toxic also includes Nayanthara, Kiara Advani, Huma Qureshi, Tara Sutaria, and Rukmini Vasanth.
With Pralay, expectations are high as Kalyani Priyadarshan and Ranveer Singh come together for a high-concept thriller that could redefine genre storytelling in Hindi cinema.
Kalyani Priyadarshan Set For Big Hindi Debut Opposite Ranveer Singh In Jai Mehta Zombie Thriller Pralay
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