Bollywood star Ranveer Singh has once again set social media abuzz with his latest transformation. Fresh visuals from the sets of his upcoming film Pralay have leaked online, showing the actor sporting long hair and a rugged beard that has instantly become a talking point among fans.
In the circulating video clips and stills, Ranveer is seen navigating what appears to be a dusty, post-apocalyptic landscape. He is captured carrying a young child on his back while walking alongside co-star Kalyani Priyadarshan. The actor’s unkempt long hair and intense, weathered look have drawn strong comparisons to his popular Hamza/Jaskirat avatar from Dhurandhar.Another set of images shows him in an action pose with what look like zombie figures in the background, further fueling excitement about the film’s high-stakes survival world.
Pralay is being mounted as a large-scale zombie survival thriller. Directed by Jai Mehta (in his feature film debut), the project is produced by Ananya Birla’s Birla Studios along with True Story Films and Maa Kasam Films. Reports place the budget at around ₹300 crore, making it one of the most expensive standalone films of Ranveer’s career.The story is set in a dystopian, post-apocalyptic version of Mumbai and follows characters fighting to survive amid chaos. Kalyani Priyadarshan, who is making her Bollywood debut with the film, plays a key role opposite Ranveer. Shooting began in August 2026, with intensive schedules currently underway in and around Mumbai. Portions are also expected to be filmed in Australia.
The leaked look has generated massive online chatter. Many fans have praised Ranveer’s commitment to physical transformation, while others are eager to see how this rugged avatar fits into the zombie apocalypse narrative. Comments comparing the look to his Dhurandhar role have flooded timelines, with several calling it “unreal” and “intense.”While the makers have not yet released any official stills or statements, the early set leaks have successfully built anticipation for what promises to be a high-octane, effects-heavy thriller.Ranveer continues to prove his range by diving into challenging genres, and Pralay appears set to push him further into the world of large-scale action and survival drama. Fans will have to wait a while longer for the first official glimpse, but the curiosity around his new look is already at a peak.
