Prabhas’ period war drama Fauzi shoot halted after a tragic road accident near Hyderabad claims one crew member’s life and leaves five others critically injured
There are moments when cinema has to pause — not for schedules or budgets, but for something far more important: human life. That moment has arrived for the sets of Fauzi, Prabhas’ highly anticipated period war drama. In a heartbreaking development, the film’s shoot has been temporarily suspended following a fatal road accident involving members of the production crew on the outskirts of Hyderabad.
Our thoughts and condolences go out to the family of the deceased and to the five crew members who remain hospitalised.
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Fauzi Shoot Halt: What We Know
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Film | Fauzi |
| Lead Actor | Prabhas |
| Director | Hanu Raghavapudi |
| Producer | Mythri Movie Makers |
| Accident Location | Near Abdullapurmet, Hyderabad outskirts |
| Destination | Ramoji Film City (shoot scheduled) |
| Casualties | 1 deceased, 5 critically injured |
| Shoot Status | Temporarily suspended |
| Official Statement | Not yet released by makers |
What Happened?
According to Deccan Chronicle, the crew vehicle was heading to Ramoji Film City for a scheduled shoot session when it lost control and collided with a cement road divider near Abdullapurmet on Hyderabad’s outskirts. One crew member lost their life in the accident, while five others were rushed to a nearby hospital where they are currently undergoing treatment.
Director Hanu Raghavapudi and production house Mythri Movie Makers took the responsible call to immediately suspend filming as a mark of respect and to allow the team to come to terms with the tragedy. No official statement has been issued by the makers so far.
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Fauzi : Overview
Set against the backdrop of 1940s British India, Fauzi is a large-scale period war drama in which Prabhas reportedly plays a soldier. The film features social media sensation Imanvi Esmail making her big-screen debut as the female lead, alongside veterans Mithun Chakraborty, Jaya Prada, and Anupam Kher in key roles. It is expected to release in the latter half of 2026.
Prabhas’ Upcoming Projects
Beyond Fauzi, Prabhas has a packed pipeline — Kalki 2898 AD: Part 2 with Nag Ashwin (featuring Amitabh Bachchan and Kamal Haasan) is already in production, and his collaboration with Animal director Sandeep Reddy Vanga on Spirit, co-starring Triptii Dimri, is among the most eagerly awaited films in Indian cinema.
FAQs
Q: Why has the Fauzi shoot been halted?
The shoot of Prabhas’ period drama Fauzi has been temporarily suspended following a fatal road accident near Hyderabad, in which one crew member died and five others were critically injured while travelling to Ramoji Film City.
Q: What is Fauzi about and when does it release?
Fauzi is a period war drama set in 1940s British India, directed by Hanu Raghavapudi, with Prabhas playing a soldier; it is expected to release in the latter half of 2026.
