Hyderabad: The Fauji film unit met with a major road accident near Abdullapurmet on the outskirts of Hyderabad, leaving one production staff member dead and five others injured while travelling to the shooting location of Prabhas-starrer Fauji.
The accident occurred while unit members were heading to the film shoot at Ramoji Film City. According to reports, the car carrying production staff lost control and rammed into a road divider near Abdullapurmet.
A total of six people were travelling in the vehicle at the time of the accident. Due to the impact, a member of the production department died on the spot.
Meanwhile, the remaining five passengers suffered serious injuries. Locals, along with police personnel, shifted them to a nearby hospital for treatment. Doctors are currently monitoring their condition.
Fauji film unit accident shocks movie team
The accident left the film unit in deep shock. Hanu Raghavapudi is directing the film as a period war drama, while Mythri Movie Makers is producing the project.
Police reached the spot after receiving information about the accident. Subsequently, they registered a case and started an investigation into the incident.
The shooting of Fauji is currently underway at Ramoji Film City. The film stars Rebel Star Prabhas in the lead role.