{"id":28010,"date":"2026-04-04T19:54:03","date_gmt":"2026-04-04T19:54:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/indiabulletinusa.com\/wordpress\/2026\/04\/04\/ranveer-singhs-pralay-is-an-original-tale-confirms-hansal-mehta-bollywood-update\/"},"modified":"2026-04-04T19:54:03","modified_gmt":"2026-04-04T19:54:03","slug":"ranveer-singhs-pralay-is-an-original-tale-confirms-hansal-mehta-bollywood-update","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/indiabulletinusa.com\/wordpress\/2026\/04\/04\/ranveer-singhs-pralay-is-an-original-tale-confirms-hansal-mehta-bollywood-update\/","title":{"rendered":"Ranveer Singh&#8217;s &#8216;Pralay&#8217; is an Original Tale, Confirms Hansal Mehta: Bollywood Update"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<p>Filmmaker Hansal Mehta has shared exciting details about his upcoming movie, <em>Pralay<\/em>, which stars the talented Ranveer Singh. This film, steeped in suspense and intrigue, is set in a vast post-apocalyptic world. According to Mehta, the idea for <em>Pralay<\/em> has been in the works for quite a while.<\/p>\n<p>In a conversation with <em>The Hollywood Reporter<\/em>, Mehta revealed that the project was first conceived by filmmaker Jai Mehta. Jai had been developing the concept independently before Ranveer became interested. &#8220;Jai had been working on this for a long time,&#8221; Mehta explained. Once Ranveer saw Jai&#8217;s work, he reached out, and the two collaborated. &#8220;When Ranveer expressed his interest, we really dove into developing the world Jai envisioned for the film.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Describing the scale of <em>Pralay<\/em>, Mehta emphasized its groundbreaking nature for Indian cinema. He noted, \u201cThis is a post-apocalyptic setting that hasn\u2019t been tackled at this level in India before.\u201d He explained that the development process goes beyond just writing the script; it involves shaping visual elements and presenting them effectively to studios and stars. &#8220;We&#8217;ve dedicated time to build those ideas,&#8221; he shared.<\/p>\n<p>Amidst rumors that the film might be based on existing books, Mehta clarified that <em>Pralay<\/em> is an original story. &#8220;It\u2019s not an adaptation,\u201d he stated. He mentioned that Jai and Vishal Kapoor have crafted the story. He added that adapting novels like Saramago\u2019s <em>Blindness<\/em> can be quite challenging, suggesting that some stories are best appreciated in their written form.<\/p>\n<p>Mehta also highlighted that the film&#8217;s success hinges on how authentically its world is brought to life. &#8220;The depth of Jai&#8217;s film will rest on its ability to immerse the audience,&#8221; he explained. &#8220;Creating a believable post-apocalyptic environment is key. We\u2019re collaborating with top talents worldwide to achieve this, all while keeping costs manageable compared to Hollywood standards.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>With its ambitious storyline and focus on deep storytelling, <em>Pralay<\/em> is set to make a significant impact in the realm of innovative Indian cinema.<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Filmmaker Hansal Mehta has shared exciting details about his upcoming movie, Pralay, which stars the talented Ranveer Singh. 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