Prabhas and Hanu Raghavapudi expand Fauzi into a two-part epic exploring India’s past

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Mythri Movie Makers have made a big announcement, saying that Fauzi, featuring Prabhas, will be presented in two parts, adding a fresh layer of ambition to the project. The studio also mentioned that the second part will be a prequel, opening up the narrative even further. 

This kind of arrangement officially puts the franchise close to the major Indian film universes that rely on multi-part storytelling to explore and develop characters and historical contexts extensively.

A New Collaboration for Prabhas and Hanu Raghavapudi

The film marks the first collaboration between Prabhas and Sita Ramam director Hanu Raghavapudi. According to a press release, the story is set to be a fictionalized resetting of historical events, bringing together large-scale drama. and emotional depth. 

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The expectations are sky-high for this movie, as it brings together one of India's biggest superstars with a filmmaker who is celebrated for his sensitive storytelling.

Director Reveals Vision for the Prequel

Raghavapudi shared key insights into the project, confirming that the second part will “explore another dimension” with “plenty to explore from India's colonial past.” He elaborated in a statement, saying, “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.”

A Return to Epic Period Drama for Prabhas

Fauzi brings Prabhas back to the realm of grand historical fiction, marking his return to the genre after the globally acclaimed Baahubali franchise. Touted as Mythri Movie Makers’ most ambitious undertaking, the film is described as a “union of generations,” uniting Prabhas with the makers of Pushpa. 

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The film is aiming to revive a forgotten legend of courage and sacrifice with a tagline like 'The Bravest Tale of a Soldier.

A Strategic Expansion of Prabhas’ Cinematic Universe

Dividing Fauzi into two parts was a clear sign of the director's intention to narrate a layered tale that would be more than just one film. Doing so will help to delve deeper into India’s colonial period and also expand Prabhas’ growing portfolio of large-scale period dramas. 

With its historical setting, emotional themes, and expansive world-building, Fauzi is positioned to become one of the most significant additions to the actor’s evolving cinematic universe.

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