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Bharati Dubey

17 May 2026 at 1:38:10 am

After Don-3 controversy, Ranveer’s next film goes on floors

Mumbai: After months of attention surrounding his reported exit from Don 3, Ranveer Singh has finally moved on to his next major cinematic venture. The actor’s ambitious survival spectacle Pralay has officially gone on floors in Mumbai today, marking the beginning of filming on one of the most ambitious and scale-driven projects in Indian cinema. Headlined by Ranveer Singh and directed by Jai Mehta, Pralay is an original end-of-the-world action thriller that promises to take audiences into a...

After Don-3 controversy, Ranveer’s next film goes on floors

Mumbai: After months of attention surrounding his reported exit from Don 3, Ranveer Singh has finally moved on to his next major cinematic venture. The actor’s ambitious survival spectacle Pralay has officially gone on floors in Mumbai today, marking the beginning of filming on one of the most ambitious and scale-driven projects in Indian cinema. Headlined by Ranveer Singh and directed by Jai Mehta, Pralay is an original end-of-the-world action thriller that promises to take audiences into a world on the brink of annihilation. Produced by Ananya Birla’s Birla Studios, Hansal Mehta and Sahil Saigal’s True Story Films, and Maa Kasam Films, the film combines large-scale spectacle with a deeply human story of survival, courage and the instinct to fight for what matters most. The film marks Ranveer’s next major motion picture following Dhurandhar and Dhurandhar – The Revenge, which emerged as the highest-grossing film of all time. With Pralay, the actor once again ventures into unexplored cinematic territory, taking on a disruptive new concept that demands both physical intensity and emotional conviction. Ranveer will also serve as a producer on the film. The project comes at an important point in the actor’s career. His reported exit from Don 3 had generated considerable buzz, particularly as he was expected to carry forward one of Indian cinema’s most iconic franchises. With Pralay, Ranveer now turns the page with an entirely original story rather than stepping into another established universe. Joining him is Lokah breakout actress Kalyani Priyadarshan, who plays a pivotal role in the film and brings together another exciting performer from the new generation of Indian talent. For Ananya Birla, Pralay represents Birla Studios’ ambition to push the boundaries of mainstream Indian cinema by collaborating with contemporary creative forces. For True Story Films’ Hansal Mehta and Sahil Saigal, the project reflects their commitment to disruptive storytelling and content-driven cinema. Behind the camera, Jai Mehta leads the ambitious project. His work on Scam 1992: The Harshad Mehta Story, which he co-directed with Hansal Mehta, and Lootere has earned widespread acclaim. With Pralay, he steps into a significantly larger canvas, bringing together an ensemble of creative and technical talent from India and around the world. Set against the unmistakable pulse and landscape of Mumbai, Pralay follows a relentless journey of survival against the terrifying possibility of an end-of-the-world catastrophe. The film aims to marry breathtaking spectacle with an emotional core, exploring what people are willing to do to survive when the world as they know it begins to collapse. The makers are shooting extensively at live locations in and around Mumbai, embracing the physicality and unpredictability of real-world environments. The approach is designed to add scale, texture and realism to the apocalyptic world while creating an immersive theatrical experience. The film had already undergone several months of highly technical and intensive pre-production before cameras began rolling. Its ambitious mounting and unusual premise have made Pralay one of the most talked-about upcoming projects in Indian cinema.

Dynasty Descendants

Rebels, multi-cornered contests and dynasts – that’s the overriding theme of the Assembly elections that are coming up this month. Of the 4000 plus candidates in the fray, more than 20 are related to current and former politicians. No political party, despite making loaded statements about not supporting dynasties, is an exception to this trend.


Dynasts, it is believed, have ‘elective value’ with a ready support base, dedicated cadre, the goodwill the family may carry in the constituency and a familiar surname. Sons, daughters, nephews, nieces and in-laws are making their electoral debut in an election which is being fought more on allegations, accusations and changing loyalties than an ideology or development plans. If some offspring remain in the relative’s party, others are trying their luck in different parties with even siblings being split by political alliances.


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Sanjana Jadhav, Shiv Sena

Kannad in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar will see Sanjana Jadhav, daughter of senior BJP leader and five-time-MP Raosaheb Danve take on her estranged husband Harshvardhan. A former member of the zilla parishad, she switched to the Shiv Sena and secured a nomination. She will contest against Harshvardhan, a two-term former MLA.



Suhas Babar, Shiv Sena

His father Anil Babar, known for various social initiatives in his constituency, passed away a few months ago. The Shiv Sena nominated Suhas from the Khanapur-Aatpadi constituency, a drought-struck area of Sangli which his father has held for several terms.




Salil Deshmukh, NCP (SP)

For the first time since 1995, Katol in Nagpur will see someone other than Anil Deshmukh contest the elections. But the candidate happens to be the former home minister’s son Salil whose political beginnings with the zilla parishad.






Varun Sardesai, Shiv Sena (UBT)

He’s best known as Aditya Thackeray’s maternal cousin which makes him yet another member of Uddhav Thackeray’s family to jump into the electoral fray. A constant presence by his cousin’s side when Aditya was a minister in the MVA government, Varun has worked with the youth wing of the undivided Shiv Sena.





Vilas Bhumre, Shiv Sena

Chairman of the family-controlled Renukadevi Sahakari Sakhar Karkhana, his father Sandipan Bhumre is a Member of Parliament. Vilas is contesting the Paithan seat from Marathwada as a member of the Shiv Sena.






Rahul Awade, BJP

His father Prakash Awade had been on a winning spree from Ichalkaranji since 1995 but lost in 2009 and 2014 to the BJP candidate. In 2019, he was re-elected as an Independent and now his son Rahul, a former member of the Ichalkaranji zilla parishad, is making his debut in the state assembly elections.






Sreejaya Chavan, BJP

Months after her father, former chief minister Ashok Chavan, switched over to the BJP from the Congress, Sreejaya has been nominated from Bhokar in Nanded, a constituency her father has represented for several years. Sreejaya comes with an impressive legacy—grandfather Shankarrao Chavan was the Union home minister, mother Ameeta is former MLA.

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