Fire breaks out at Prabhas's Adipurush set in Mumbai, no casualties

News | Wednesday | 3rd February, 2021

Summary:

A major fire broke out on Tuesday in the film studio at Goregaon where the makers of Om Raut directorial Adipurush were shooting.

A major fire broke out on Tuesday in the film studio at Goregaon where the makers of Om Raut directorial Adipurush were shooting. According to reports, fire officials have said that the fire broke out at 4:15 pm in the studio. As of now, no casualties have been reported. The fire officials have declared it as level 2 fire.

According to a report, “It happened due to short circuit and the entire chroma set up went into ashes. However, it eventually came under control and no casualties have been reported. Om Raut and his entire team are safe.”

Prabhas and Saif were not a part of this shoot. “The situation is under control now. Thankfully, all fire safety measures were in place on the set. A fire brigade was spotted on the sets within minutes of the fire and took the situation under their control. By god’s grace, no causalities have been reported,” the source assured. 

Directed by Om Raut and starring Prabhas and Saif Ali Khan, the makers were shooting with green screen and reportedly the fire has caused damages to equipments. The film is produced by Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar of T-Series & Om Raut, Prasad Sutar & Rajesh Nair of Retrophiles. Adipurush is slated for August 11, 2022 release.