Prabhas’ Fauzi Unit Member Dies In Road Accident While Travelling To Ramoji Film City, Shooting Suspended

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tragic incident has cast a shadow over the sets of Fauzi, as a member of Prabhas’ film unit lost their life in a road accident near Abdullapurmet in Hyderabad. The mishap occurred while the team was travelling to Ramoji Film City for a scheduled shoot. The unfortunate event has led to the suspension of filming. As per reports, 5 others have also been injured in the crash and were immediately shifted to a nearby hospital for medical treatment. Fauzi, directed by Hanu Raghavapudi, is Prabhas' next big film after the shocking failure of The Raja Saab.

Prabhas' film unit member dies in car crash

According to police reports, the accident took place when the vehicle carrying members of the film crew lost control and rammed into cement divider blocks near Abdullapurmet. Authorities stated that the crash was likely caused due to the driver losing control of the vehicle. The incident occurred within the jurisdiction of the Choutuppal police station, close to the Toopranpet bridge.The impact of the collision proved fatal for one crew member, while five others sustained injuries. Emergency services responded promptly, and the injured were rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment. Their condition is currently being monitored, and further medical updates are awaited. The makers have not released an offocial statement at the time of reporting.As per Deccan Chronicle, the vehicle was en route to a shooting location at Ramoji Film City, one of the largest film studio complexes in the world and a frequent hub for large-scale productions. Following the accident, filming for Fauzi was immediately halted. The production team is also said to be fully cooperating with local authorities as they investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash.

More About Fauzi

Fauzi marks Prabhas’ return to a grand period-action space, a genre that previously brought him massive success. Backed by Mythri Movie Makers - the force behind Allu Arjun's Pushpa and hits such as Dear Comrade and Uppena - the film is being mounted on a large scale and is being described as one of the studio’s most ambitious ventures.

Directed by Hanu Raghavapudi, nearly 80 percent of the film’s shooting has already been completed. The film is expected to release later this year, with a tentative window between October and the Christmas season, although the recent developments may impact the timeline. Director Hanu Raghavapudi has previously revealed that the story will unfold across two parts, showing different dimensions of the protagonist’s journey. "There's abundant material from our colonial past, stories that ended tragically but could've been fairy tales in another reality. I've also woven in a few real-life experiences that inspired me personally," said the director.