In an exciting development for Bollywood, two major upcoming films will share the same international cinematographer. Bollywood Hungama has exclusively learnt that Juan Carlos Gil, the acclaimed director of photography (DOP) of Netflix’s global series Narcos and who has shot Vikrant Massey’s big-scale political drama White, has come on board for Ranveer Singh’s upcoming mega-budget film Pralay.
Why Pralay Chose Juan Carlos Gil
The team behind Pralay is aiming for a grand visual experience. According to a source who spoke to Bollywood Hungama, “The team of Pralay is mounting the film on a lavish scale and wants it to have a Hollywood-style visual treatment. Juan Carlos Gil fits the bill perfectly.” The source added that Gil is equally excited to join the project, while the team is thrilled to have him shoot this ambitious zombie film.
What We Know About Pralay
Pralay is highly awaited not just because it is a mega-budget zombie thriller but also because it stars Ranveer Singh. The film is being directed by Jai Mehta. The addition of Juan Carlos Gil signals that the production is serious about delivering world-class visuals on par with international standards.
Our Take: A Smart Move for Bollywood’s Ambition
In our view, this is a smart move by the Pralay team. Bollywood has often been criticized for lacking the visual polish of Hollywood blockbusters, especially in genre films like zombie thrillers. By bringing in a cinematographer who worked on a globally acclaimed series like Narcos, the team is directly addressing that gap. It also shows that Ranveer Singh’s project is not just big in budget but also in ambition. For audiences, this means we can expect a film that looks and feels different from typical Bollywood fare. If executed well, this collaboration could set a new benchmark for how Indian films approach visual storytelling.
