HYDERABAD – The ambitious period drama 'Fauji,' featuring pan-Indian star Prabhas and directed by Hanu Raghavapudi, is reportedly eyeing a release slot during the Dasara festival in October 2026, with some reports also suggesting a potential November 2026 window. This positions the film for a significant audience draw during a period of extended holiday celebrations. While an exact date remains unconfirmed, makers appear keen to capitalize on the festive season.
The film, described as a historical fiction or alternate history set in the 1940s, focuses on a warrior's rise against buried injustices.' Recent developments suggest the director, Hanu Raghavapudi, is contemplating a prequel for 'Fauji,' though Prabhas has yet to officially commit to this expanded narrative. This potential prequel would build upon the existing project, which itself is already generating considerable anticipation.
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'Fauji' is being mounted on a substantial budget, touted to be one of Prabhas's costliest projects to date. Filming has been progressing steadily, with reports indicating that approximately 60 percent of the shoot is completed. Prabhas has reportedly wrapped most of his portions and requires an additional 35 days of shooting to finalize his involvement. Key filming locations have included Madurai and Hyderabad's Ramoji Film City.
The ensemble cast features a mix of established and emerging talent. Alongside Prabhas, the film includes Mithun Chakraborty, Jayaprada, Anupam Kher, Rahul Ravindran, and Bhanu Chander in pivotal supporting roles. Imanvi is set to make her debut as the female lead opposite Prabhas. Pakistani actress Sajal Aly has also been rumored to be starring opposite Prabhas, though this has not been officially confirmed. Iman Esmail, a dancer and choreographer, is also slated for her Tollywood debut in the project.
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The production design is handled by Ramakrishna and Monica, with Kotagiri Venkateswara Rao as the editor. The project marks the first collaboration between Prabhas and director Hanu Raghavapudi. The film's narrative is described as an action-packed drama intertwined with a romance, drawing inspiration for Prabhas's character from the legendary Subhash Chandra Bose.
