Fauzi Controversy: Netaji’s Grandnephew Demands Teaser Removal Over ‘Historical Distortion’
Chandra Kumar Bose demands the removal of the Fauzi teaser, citing historical distortion in the Prabhas-starrer's depiction of Netaji.
The buzz surrounding Prabhas' upcoming film Fauzi has taken a sharp turn into controversy. Chandra Kumar Bose, the grandnephew of the legendary freedom fighter Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, has raised serious objections to the movie's teaser, calling for its immediate withdrawal due to the "distortion" of historical facts.
The Spark of the Dispute
The conflict began following the release of the teaser, titled ‘File No 25’, on October 23, which coincided with actor Prabhas’ 47th birthday. The teaser, directed by Hanu Raghavapudi, sets the stage in Berlin in 1942. It features a scene depicting a conversation between Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose and Adolf Hitler regarding British rule in India, before shifting focus to Prabhas, who portrays a superspy battling the British Empire.
While the visuals may have impressed some, others found the blending of real-life historical icons with a fictional narrative problematic. The issue gained momentum after socio-political leader Suparno Satpathy shared the clip on X (formerly Twitter), questioning the decision to place historical figures within a fictionalized plot.
'Mixing Fiction with History is a Crime'
Supporting Satpathy's concerns, Chandra Kumar Bose took to social media to express his disapproval. He emphasized that blending factual history with fictional elements is unacceptable when dealing with figures of such national importance.
“Mixing fiction with history is a crime. I hope @hanurpudi and his team @FauziTheMovie / @MythriOfficial pull down this teaser, put out a new one and make sure that history is not distorted. Hope #Prabhas too gets to read this,” wrote Chandra Kumar Bose.
By tagging the lead actor and the production team, Bose made it clear that the family expects a revised version of the teaser that respects the integrity of historical events.
About the Film 'Fauzi'
Directed by Hanu Raghavapudi and produced by Mythri Movie Makers, with T-Series Films presenting, Fauzi is one of the most anticipated projects for Prabhas. The production is backed by producers Naveen Yerneni, Y Ravi Shankar, and Bhushan Kumar.
The film aims to tell a high-stakes story of rebellion against the British Empire, but the filmmakers now face the challenge of balancing cinematic liberty with historical accuracy. Fauzi is currently scheduled to hit theaters on March 19, 2027.