Adipurush: Major Fire Breaks Out On The Sets Of The Prabhas- Saif Ali Khan Starrer, No One Injured

A major fire broke out at the set of "Adipurush", a film starring actors Prabhas and Saif Ali Khan, in suburban Goregaon on Tuesday afternoon. The two actors were not present when the incident took place and nobody was reported injured, police said.

"Adipurush", an adaptation of the Ramayana, went on floors on Tuesday with a special set erected on open ground near Inorbit Mall in Bangur Nagar. The fire started around 4:10 pm, a police official said, adding that eight fire engines and six water tankers were rushed to the spot and dousing operation was underway. Sources said director Om Raut and a small crew were filming on the set.

"Prabhas and Saif were not present. There has been no injury to anyone. Paramedics, fire brigade and ambulances were arranged immediately," sources said.

A source told Pinkvilla, “It happened due to short circuit and the entire chroma set up went into ashes. Om Raut and his entire team are safe. 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."

Another source told Spotboye that there might be foul play involved and added, “It was strange, bizarre almost. Why would a fire break out on the first day itself? It almost seems like an ill omen.”

Fire brigade officials declared it to be a `level two' fire which is considered major. The film, backed by T-series, is slated to be released in theaters on August 11, 2022.

(With inputs from PTI)