In a somber turn of events for the Tollywood industry, the shooting of Rebel Star Prabhas’s upcoming film Fauzi has been put on hold. The decision comes after a tragic road accident near Abdullapurmet claimed the life of one crew member and left five others injured while they were traveling to Ramoji Film City.

Production Status Update

Director Hanu Raghavapudi and the producers at Mythri Movie Makers issued an immediate halt to the schedule to support the affected families. Despite this setback, industry insiders suggest that nearly 80% of the film is already complete. The remaining portions primarily consist of three major action sequences featuring Prabhas, which were nearing their final stages of filming.

A High-Stakes Period Drama

Fauzi features Prabhas in the role of an Azad Hind Force soldier, set against a gritty, historical backdrop. The film has generated massive buzz since its title announcement, especially with the addition of legendary actors Anupam Kher, Mithun Chakraborty, and Jaya Prada to the cast.

Release Window

While the current pause has shifted the immediate schedule, the makers are reportedly still eyeing a grand Dussehra release in October 2026. The team recently issued a strict warning against leaked images circulating online, urging fans to wait for the official visuals to experience the film’s "world-class" scale on the big screen