Director Hanu Raghavapudi has opened up about his upcoming epic drama Fauzi, starring Prabhas in the lead role. The much-anticipated film, set against the backdrop of India’s pre-Independence era, promises a blend of patriotism, intense emotion, and timeless philosophy.
Speaking about the creative choices that shape the narrative, Raghavapudi said, “We intentionally used Sanskrit slokas because they add gravity and meaning to our warrior tale. However, this is not a mythological film. We’ve only drawn philosophical inspiration from the Bhagavad Gita. Fauzi is a powerful patriotic drama that explores human emotions and socio-political tensions during the British era, many of which still resonate globally today.”
Here’s the Sanskrit Shlokas in the film,
पद्मव्यूह विजयी पार्थः
पाण्डवपक्षे संस्थित कर्णः।
गुरुविरहितः एकलव्यः
जन्मनैव च योद्धा एषः॥
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The director, known for his visually rich storytelling in films like Sita Ramam, is said to be crafting Fauzi as a large-scale cinematic experience that highlights the courage and inner conflicts of its protagonist. Prabhas, who has been experimenting with diverse roles, reportedly plays a complex character torn between duty, emotion, and ideology.
Fauzi marks Prabhas’ return to a grand Period Drama epic after Baahubali, promising an emotional and visually breathtaking cinematic experience. Touted as the most ambitious film ever from Mythri Movie Makers, this project brings together an extraordinary team, Prabhas x Mythri (Pushpa Makers) x Hanu (Sita Ramam Director), a collaboration being celebrated as “a union of generations” in Indian cinema.
The film is expected to be released in theatres in multiple languages by next year.
