The zombie genre is no longer staying on the fringes of Hindi cinema. With big stars and bigger budgets now entering the space, Ranveer Singh’s Pralay is quickly emerging as one of the most closely tracked new-age commercial bets in the pipeline. And the film has just locked a key piece of its casting puzzle.
Bhagyashri Borse Comes On Board As The Second Female Lead
Box Office Worldwide has exclusively learned that Bhagyashri Borse has been finalised as the second female lead in Ranveer Singh’s zombie actioner Pralay. The casting comes soon after Kalyani Priyadarshan was locked in as the leading lady, marking a pan-India leaning ensemble for the ambitious project.
While the makers have not made an official announcement yet, multiple senior entertainment journalists have posted matching casting details on social media in recent days, lending weight to the update.
Borse, who has been building strong recall with her South films, now lands what is easily her biggest mainstream Hindi project in terms of scale and visibility. With Pralay positioned as a VFX-heavy survival action film, the casting also signals that the film is looking beyond familiar Hindi faces for its core ensemble.
Ranveer Singh’s First Production, Jai Mehta’s Biggest Directorial To Date
Pralay is also a pivotal career milestone for Ranveer, since it is expected to be his first project as a producer under his banner Maa Kasam Films. The film is being mounted with Applause Entertainment and True Story Films, bringing together a blend of commercial ambition and creator-driven backing.
The film is set to be directed by Jai Mehta, known for his work on the series Lootere and as a co-director on Scam 1992: The Harshad Mehta Story. Pralay marks his leap into large-scale theatrical storytelling, and the genre choice makes it an even riskier and more exciting swing.
As of now, there is no official release date, and the project remains in the development and pre-production zone.
What We Know About Pralay So Far
Pralay is a big-budget zombie action film headlined by Ranveer Singh, with Kalyani Priyadarshan as the female lead and Bhagyashri Borse now locked as the second female lead. The film is being directed by Jai Mehta and is set up as a large-scale theatrical project backed by Maa Kasam Films in association with Applause Entertainment and True Story Films. The premise is being kept under wraps, with the film widely described as a survival-driven zombie action spectacle.
Bhagyashri Borse’s Recent And Upcoming Work
Bhagyashri Borse made her screen debut with Yaariyan 2 (2023) and later appeared in Chandu Champion (2024), directed by Kabir Khan and led by Kartik Aaryan. Her South breakout came with Mr. Bachchan (2024), where she played the female lead opposite Ravi Teja.
She has also been part of the South slate that expanded her footprint across industries, including Kingdom (2025) opposite Vijay Deverakonda, and Kaantha (2025), which marked her Tamil debut alongside Dulquer Salmaan. With Pralay, Borse adds a high-profile Hindi tentpole to her line-up, positioning her as a cross-industry actor to watch.
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