Production of Prabhas-starrer Fauzi was affected by a tragic road accident near Hyderabad involving members of the film crew. One crew member died in the incident, while several others were seriously injured, causing shock across the film industry.
According to sources, the accident did not take place on the film set but occurred while the crew was travelling to the shooting location.
What happened near Ramoji Film City in the tragic accident
As per NDTV reports, a production vehicle carrying crew members met with an accident a few kilometres away from Ramoji Film City when it reportedly hit a road divider. One crew member died in the crash, while others were injured and taken for treatment.
Is Fauzi's shoot halted
Sources close to NDTV confirmed that the incident did not happen on set. Although the loss has deeply affected the team, filming of Fauzi has reportedly continued as scheduled without major disruption.
About Fauzi and first look
On Prabhas’ 46th birthday, October 23, 2025, the first look of Fauzi was unveiled on Instagram. The poster shows Prabhas in a powerful avatar against a war backdrop with a burning British flag, highlighting the film’s intense tone.
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What we know about story, cast and direction
Directed by Hanu Raghavapudi, Fauzi is a patriotic war drama set in the pre-Independence era. It follows a soldier leading a lone battalion in a fight for freedom and honour. The film stars Prabhas alongside Imanvi Esmail, Anupam Kher, Mithun Chakraborty, and Jaya Prada.
While the team continues work, the loss of a crew member has left the industry mourning. The project continues to be one of the most awaited releases in Prabhas’ career.
