Bollywood just got a jolt of excitement, Kalyani Priyadarshan, the South Indian star everyone’s been buzzing about, is officially making her Hindi film debut opposite Ranveer Singh in the zombie-action thriller, Pralay.

So here’s the deal: Pralay is set to start rolling cameras in April 2026. Ranveer isn’t just leading the cast; he’s also launching his production house, Maa Kasam Films, with this wild project. He’s teaming up with Hansal Mehta’s True Story Films and Sameer Nair’s Applause Social, so there’s some serious backing here.

If you’ve caught Kalyani’s work in South hits like Hello or her more recent role in Lokah Chapter 1 Chandra, you know she’s not afraid to shake things up. She’s got acting in her blood, her dad is the legendary director Priyadarshan, but she’s carved out her own space in Malayalam, Telugu, and Tamil films. With Pralay, she’s finally bringing all that energy and versatility to Hindi cinema. Fans are already hyped to see her chemistry with Ranveer. He’s known for his full-throttle performances, and together, these two could set the screen on fire in this post-apocalyptic saga.

Pralay isn’t just another big-budget movie. It’s Bollywood diving headfirst into zombie territory, a genre that barely gets touched in India. Plot details are still hush-hush, but word is, we’ll see a gritty, survival-driven story set in a wrecked, Hunger Games-style Mumbai. The film promises to blend real sets with next-level AI visual effects, aiming for blockbuster spectacle. It’s also a big moment for director Jai Mehta (yep, Hansal Mehta’s son) who made waves with Scam 1992 and Lootere. Now he’s making his feature film directorial debut, and expectations are sky-high.

Ranveer, still riding the wave from Dhurandhar, is all in, both as the star and as a first-time producer. He’s got a killer team behind him, and with shooting lined up, they’re giving themselves plenty of time to build this wild, dystopian world. Pralay could really shake up the genre, taking cues from global hits but grounding them in Mumbai’s chaos and grit. Action junkies, horror fans, anyone who loves a good underdog story, this one’s for you.

If you’re tracking Kalyani’s Hindi debut, Ranveer’s next big thing, or just want to see zombies take over Mumbai, keep your eyes peeled. Pralay starts production this spring, and you know the updates are going to be just as wild as the movie itself.