Ranveer Singh is reportedly making a major change to the shooting plan of his upcoming film Pralay. The actor was expected to shoot a large part of the zombie thriller in Australia, but the schedule is now being shifted to Mumbai. According to a report, Ranveer wants to remain close to wife Deepika Padukone as they prepare to welcome their second child. The change is also linked to difficulties in securing permissions for some Australian locations.
Ranveer Singh Pralay Undergoes Major Location Change
Pralay is directed by Jai Mehta and is expected to be a large-scale zombie thriller. The film was earlier planned to have an important shooting schedule in Australia. However, the production plan has now reportedly been changed, with the team preparing to shoot the schedule in Mumbai instead.
According to an India Today report, did not want to stay away from Deepika Padukone during her pregnancy. The couple is preparing to become parents for the second time, and the actor reportedly wants to be around his family during this important period.
Besides, the production also faced problems in getting permission to shoot at certain locations in Australia. With both issues affecting the original plan, shifting the shoot to Mumbai became a practical solution. Pralay is expected to be technically ambitious, with a VFX-heavy setup and a post-apocalyptic world forming an important part of its story.
Earlier reports said Pralay has been planned on a large budget of around Rs 300 crore. The story reportedly follows a married couple trying to survive in a dystopian Mumbai.
Ranveer Singh And Deepika Padukone
Ranveer Singh, Deepika Padukone Set To Welcome Second Child
Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone announced their second pregnancy in April this year. The couple shared the news through a joint social media post featuring their daughter Dua, who was born in September 2024.
Deepika is now in the third trimester of her pregnancy. Recent reports have said that the actress is expected to welcome the couple’s second child in September.
Deepika Padukone Is Busy With Raaka Shoot
While Ranveer Singh is preparing for Pralay, Deepika Padukone has been busy completing her portions for Atlee’s upcoming film Raaka, which stars Allu Arjun. The actress has continued working on the project during her third trimester, with reports saying she has been focused on finishing her schedule before her maternity break.
Earlier reports revealed that Deepika had been shooting almost every day for Raaka. She was also said to have worked night shifts and filmed demanding action sequences while seven months pregnant.