Prabhas and Hanu Raghavapudi’s Fauzi, produced by Mythri Movie Makers, is set against the pre-Independence era. The first look and title were released recently on Prabhas’ birthday. In an interview with Deccan Chronicle, the director revealed many interesting facts and confirmed a sequel to Fauzi. Hanu Raghavapudi described Fauzi as an action-packed story set in the 1940s colonial era.
“Prabhas plays a larger-than-life soldier in Fauzi, and I wanted to infuse his character with the traits of legendary warriors. To me, Arjuna, Karna, and Ekalavya represent three distinct yet powerful dimensions of heroism — skill, sacrifice, and devotion. I wondered what would have happened in the Mahabharata if Karna had joined forces with the Pandavas — it would have completely changed the course of the war. That thought inspired me while shaping this film,” stated Hanu.
Hanu Raghavapudi clarified that Fauzi isn’t a mythological film and further said that the film just draws inspiration from the Bhagavad Gita. According to him, the movie explores the powerful patriotic drama that explores human emotions and socio-political tensions during the British era.
The director added, “We’re portraying one world of Prabhas in this movie, and the second installment will explore another dimension. 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.”
