Mithun Chakraborty and Jaya Prada to join Prabhas in the upcoming film Fauji

The film, set in the 1940s, kicked off its journey in Hyderabad on Saturday.

The highly anticipated period action drama, 'Fauji', starring Prabhas and directed by Hanu Raghavapudi, is set to be even more star-studded.

The film, which officially kicked off with a grand puja ceremony on August 17, has now added the veteran actors Mithun Chakraborty and Jaya Prada to its ensemble cast.

Production has officially commenced on Prabhas' much-anticipated period drama. The film, set in the 1940s, kicked off its journey in Hyderabad on Saturday. Mythri Movie Makers, the production house behind the project, shared the exciting news on Instagram.

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”When wars were a battle for supremacy, ONE WARRIOR redefined what they were FOUGHT for… #PrabhasHanu, a HISTORICAL FICTION set in the 1940s. Shoot begins soon,” the company posted alongside an announcement poster.

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Excitement is mounting as Prabhas' highly anticipated period drama is set to commence shooting on August 24 in Hyderabad. The film has already generated significant buzz. While the official announcement of the female lead is eagerly awaited, strong rumours suggest that the talented Mrunal Thakur might be sharing the screen with Prabhas in this epic project.

The makers of Prabhas' upcoming period drama have unveiled exciting pictures featuring the superstar alongside actress Imanvi. Fans are eagerly anticipating their collaboration.

Helmed by acclaimed director Hanu Raghavapudi, known for his work on films like "Andala Rakshasi," "Lie," and the recent hit "Sita Ramam," the film is eagerly anticipated by fans. Naveen Yerneni and Y. Ravi Shankar are producing the untitled venture under the Mythri Movie Makers banner.