Ranveer Singh he is entering an exciting phase in both his career and personal life. After the success of the ‘Dhurandhar’ franchise, the actor is gearing up for his next film, ‘Pralay’, while also gearing up to welcome his second child with his wife. Deepika Padukone.Ranveer is scheduled to start shooting for the director Jai Mehta‘Pralay’ in August, according to a report by Variety India. The actor is expected to continue shooting till Diwali, after which he will reportedly take a paternity leave in November to spend time with his growing family. The second schedule of the film is said to resume in 2027.‘Pralay’ is a zombie thriller and marks Ranveer’s first foray into the genre. While the makers have remained tight-lipped about the plot and supporting cast, the project has already created a huge buzz among the viewers.Pinkvilla had earlier reported that a major portion of the film would be shot in Australia. “Ranveer will start shooting for the Jai Mehta directorial in the second half of 2026. The shooting is planned in Australia and the preparation has already started. This is a film that requires intense physical and emotional preparation, given the scale and genre,” a source told the entertainment portal.On the personal front, Ranveer and Deepika are gearing up to expand their family. The couple, who married in 2018, became parents to daughter Dua in September 2024 and have consciously kept her out of the public eye. They announced they were expecting their second child in April this year through a joint social media post.Deepika is currently in the third trimester of her pregnancy. Ranveer’s decision to quit work for a short period later this year is said to reflect his desire to be with his family during the arrival of his second child.