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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.

Even my car was fined twice on Sea Link: Nitin Gadkari



Union Minister Nitin Gadkari revealed that even his own car was fined twice on Mumbai's Bandra-Worli Sea Link, challenging the common belief that VIPs are exempt from traffic rules. He made this statement at the Rising Bharat Summit 2025, hosted by News18.


"I built the Bandra-Worli Sea Link. I have a car in Mumbai, and I got a challan twice. No one is spared. The cameras catch everything. I had to pay ₹500," said Gadkari. "People keep complaining about fines, but the truth is, if you follow the rules, you won’t be fined. Fines are not for collecting money—they're about enforcing discipline," he added.


Gadkari also hinted at major toll policy reforms that could help lakhs of drivers. When asked if roads could become toll-free, he replied, "A policy to ease the burden on tollpayers is being prepared. It will be announced in 8–10 days. The toll will be reduced by 100%. That’s all I can say for now."


He admitted that the ministry’s goal to reduce road accidents by half is still out of reach. He blamed the issue on both poor road design and engineering flaws. While vehicle safety standards have improved, road infrastructure still needs work. To fix this, ₹40,000 crore has been set aside to address dangerous accident-prone "black spots."


Under the Raahveer scheme, the government will reward people who help road accident victims with ₹25,000. There's also a plan to cover the medical costs of the injured, which has already been sent to the Prime Minister for approval.


Gadkari raised concerns about careless driving. To stop people from making risky U-turns by crossing road medians, the government plans to raise median heights to 3.25 feet and grow trees as barriers. Foot overbridges will also be redesigned to include lanes for two-wheelers, cyclists, and differently-abled persons.


He pointed out that nearly 30,000 people die in accidents every year because they weren’t wearing helmets. To fight this, the government may soon require manufacturers to provide two helmets with every two-wheeler sold. Gadkari also warned against using mobile phones while driving and noted that many school zones still lack basic road safety features.


He ended by stressing the importance of following traffic rules, saying that stricter enforcement is needed to make roads safer for everyone.

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