A minor fire broke out in tents outside Mumbai’s Prime Focus Studios, where Ranbir Kapoor’s Ramayana is being filmed. FWICE president BN Tiwari confirmed that no one was injured, damage was limited and shooting resumed after the incident was brought under control.
Fire Contained Outside Prime Focus Studios
A fire at the Mumbai shooting location of Ranbir Kapoor’s Ramayana briefly caused panic before it was contained. Federation of Western India Cine Employees president BN Tiwari told India Today that the flames originated in one of the tents outside Prime Focus Studios. According to him, the fire was controlled before it could spread further or threaten the film set and those present. He described the incident as minor, confirming that nobody was injured and the damage was limited.
FWICE Calls For Stronger Safety Precautions
Tiwari said producers had recently been advised to strengthen safety measures following another fire at a nearby location. He attributed the latest incident to carelessness and urged film teams to take adequate precautions against similar accidents. His comments highlighted the need to follow safety instructions even when an incident causes little damage. Shooting resumed once the initial panic subsided. Besides Ramayana, the television productions Hustle and Pati Patni Aur Panga are also being filmed at Prime Focus Studios.
Ramayana: Rise Of A Legend Sets November Release
The incident occurred days after the makers announced Ramayana: Rise of a Legend as the subtitle of the film’s first instalment. A newly released poster confirmed a worldwide theatrical opening on November 6, ahead of Diwali, in Hindi and English. It depicts Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama facing Yash as Ravana against a cosmic backdrop, presenting their confrontation as a central promotional image. The accompanying campaign emphasises bringing the epic to life through an immersive theatrical presentation.
Nitesh Tiwari Leads An Ensemble Production
Directed by Nitesh Tiwari and produced by Namit Malhotra, the film features Sai Pallavi as Goddess Sita, Ravie Dubey as Laxman and Sunny Deol as Lord Hanuman. Arun Govil plays King Dashrath, while Rakul Preet Singh portrays Surpanakha, joining Kapoor and Yash in the ensemble. The makers have announced a 3D theatrical experience across standard screens, IMAX and Premium Large Formats. These release plans outline the scale of the production, while Tiwari’s account confirms that work at the studio continued after the fire was contained.
