New Delhi, Dec. 29 -- Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt may be set for their third on-screen collaboration, this time in a dark, post-apocalyptic film titled 'Pralay', directed by Jai Mehta.

Industry buzz suggests the makers are keen to cast Bhatt opposite Singh, reuniting the popular pairing after 'Gully Boy' and 'Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani'.

Speaking to Mid-Day, a source close to the project said, "The female lead is central to the narrative. She isn't introduced as a love interest. She challenges the hero's ideas in a collapsing world. Who could wield that power better than Bhatt? She brings credibility. In a film this experimental, you need powerhouses and actors the audience's trust."

While Ranveer Singh is reportedly locked in as...