Prabhas Stars as Freedom Fighter Secret Agent in New Period Drama Teaser

The makers of the upcoming period film Fauzi released its first teaser on Friday evening to celebrate actor Prabhas turning 47. The teaser introduces Prabhas in the lead role as a freedom fighter and secret agent during the British era.

Teaser Details

The teaser video, called File No 25, shows Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose meeting German dictator Adolf Hitler during World War II. In this fictional scene, Bose praises his top spy and talks about a code inspired by the Bhagavat Gita that angers the British. Later in the video, Prabhas holds a heavy machine gun and taunts the British by saying he will take freedom from their hands.

Fan Reactions

Fans on YouTube praised the actor's look, with one calling it a return to his vintage era. Other viewers expressed confusion about the conversation between Bose and Hitler, while some wondered on social media if generative AI was used for that scene.

Cast and Release Date

Directed by Hanu Raghavapudi, Fauzi is produced by Mythri Movie Makers and presented by Tseries Films. Producers include Naveen Yerneni, Y Ravi Shankar, and Bhushan Kumar. The film hits theatres on March 19, 2027.

Kalki Sequel Update

Separately, the team behind Kalki 2898 AD shared a video on Friday for the actor's birthday. The clip shows Prabhas back on set dressed as Bhairava while director Nag Ashwin guides him through a scene for the upcoming sequel.

Context

Teasers released on birthdays are a common way for film makers to build excitement among fans. Period dramas often mix real historical figures with fictional characters to create dramatic action stories.