Prabhas Turns Soldier: First Look of ‘Fauzi’ Unveiled on His Birthday, Directed By Hanu Raghavapudi

Superstar Prabhas celebrated his 46th birthday with a grand surprise for fans as the makers of his much-awaited film, Fauzi, revealed its powerful first-look poster on Wednesday. Directed by Hanu Raghavapudi and produced by Mythri Movie Makers, the film promises to take audiences into a stirring pre-Independence world filled with courage, sacrifice, and rebellion.

The teaser poster, unveiled on 23 October, showcases an intense close-up of Prabhas’ face, his eyes fierce with purpose, against a backdrop of British-era flags, rifles, and smoke. The imagery strongly hints at a 1940s setting, with Prabhas portraying what seems to be a valiant freedom fighter or soldier caught amid the chaos of India’s struggle for independence.

Veteran actors Mithun Chakraborty, Anupam Kher, and Jaya Prada are in key supporting roles, while newcomer Imanvi takes the female lead. Music is composed by Vishal Chandrasekhar, and the film’s technicians include acclaimed cinematographer Sudeep Chatterjee and editor Kotagiri Venkateswara Rao.

Fauzi has been shot in full large-scale sets specifically designed to recreate British-era Indian. Till now the film has completed the two major schedules which were shot across Madurai and some historic locations. The makers have specially put more attention to the production design because to showcase the pre-independence era is indeed a tough job. The sets have been built properly which gives realism with grandeur, promising a cinematic experience that mirrors the patriotic and emotional tone of classics like Lagaan and Rang De Basanti.

While the makers of Fauzi have not announced the official release date of the film, there are strong rumours that film will complete the shooting of the film very soon. They are aiming to release the film during the mid-2026, they have Independence Day release in mind as they film completely resonates with the National Pride theme. 

Prabhas, who was last seen in Nag Ashwin’s sci-fi spectacle Kalki 2898 AD, continues his streak of high-profile releases. The actor also made a cameo appearance in Vishnu Manchu’s Kannappa, sharing screen space with stars like Akshay Kumar, Mohanlal, and Kajal Aggarwal. Before Fauzi, fans will see him in Baahubali: The Epic, a remastered single-movie version of S.S. Rajamouli’s two-part magnum opus. The re-edited edition, featuring upgraded visuals, enhanced sound design, and unseen sequences, hits theatres on 31 October. Following that, his romantic action film Raja Saab is slated for release on 9 January 2026.

With Fauzi, Prabhas seems ready to step into yet another transformative role, that of a hero born from revolution and resilience. The poster’s tone suggests that audiences can expect not just spectacle, but a story rooted In India’s rich historical spirit.