Even before Ranveer Singh’s ‘Pralay’ goes on floors, it has become one of the most talked about projects in Bollywood, with director Jai Mehta aiming to bring a stylised zombie thriller. The latest buzz is that the makers have initiated discussions with the prosthetic team of ‘28 Days Later’ (2002) to design the film’s creature effects.

According to industry sources, the production has approached prosthetic make-up artistes Lisa Crawley, Adrian Getley, Barrie Gower, and Kate Hill, who were part of the primary prosthetic team on Danny Boyle’s cult horror movie.

A source said, “‘Pralay’ is envisioned as a large-scale survival horror film with extensive practical effects. The makers want those infected by the zombies on screen to look terrifying and convincing. They have been considering some of the best prosthetic talents globally, and the ‘28 Days Later’ team naturally came up in discussions.”

The team is expected to be locked before Mehta calls action on the zombie thriller in September. The source added, “Jai has planned an extensive first schedule in Australia, where the team will film a substantial portion of the movie’s post-apocalyptic world. Although the story unfolds in a zombie-ravaged Mumbai, Australia has been chosen for its diverse landscapes.”