Prabhas’ ‘Fauzi’ team issues strong warning after leaks; Director Hanu Raghavapudi urges fans to preserve theatrical magic

Prabhas is currently working on one of his upcoming films, ‘Fauzi’, directed by ‘Sita Ramam’ fame Hanu Raghavapudi. The film is in the shooting phase and in today’s social media driven era, leaks from film sets have become increasingly common, often forcing makers to take strict action. Recently, the team issued a strong warning on social media to prevent further leaks from the sets.

Team reacts after ‘Fauzi’ set leaks

After some pictures from the shooting spot came out on social media. The makers shared a strong message on their official X (formerly Twitter) handle. They said, “It has come to our attention that certain accounts are circulating leaked images from the sets of #Fauzi. Please treat this as a strict warning - any such content will be reported, and necessary action will be taken against those involved.”

Director Hanu Raghavapudi urges fans to preserve the experience

Retweeting the post, director Hanu Raghavapudi also shared his concerns and urged how the team is working to “give something special”. “We’ve poured our hearts into #Fauzi to give you something truly special. Humbly requesting everyone, please don’t spoil the magic with leaks. Let’s experience it the way it’s meant to be… together in theatres,” they wrote.

About ‘Fauzi’

Speaking about ‘Fauzi’, earlier, Hanu Raghavapudi mentioned that the series will include two parts. The second part will "explore another dimension". The director shared that they have created 'Fauzi', a two-part story, due to the depth and breadth of the world they were building as per PTI. While the first film introduces one version of Prabhas' character, the second film will expand the universe in a surprising direction.

Cast of ‘Fauzi’

In 'Fauzi', Prabhas will be seen as a soldier who is like a "battalion who fights alone." Sharing the name and a poster of the film on Prabhas' birthday, the makers wrote, "#PrabhasHanu is #FAUZI ‍ The bravest tale of a soldier from the hidden chapters of our history.”

The movie includes debutant Imanvi Esmail, also known as Imanvi, who plays the female lead. It also features Bollywood legends Mithun Chakraborty, Anupam Kher, and Jayaprada in key roles.Get the latest entertainment updates from the Times of India, along with the latest Hindi movies, upcoming Hindi movies in 2026 , and Telugu movies.”