A significant flooding mishap occurred on the set of Ram Charan’s upcoming production, “The India House,” starring Nikhil Siddhartha. The incident took place during filming in Hyderabad.
Here’s what is known about the incident:
What happened: A large water tank, which was part of the set designed to simulate a sea backdrop for a scene, unexpectedly burst. This caused a sudden and massive gush of water to flood the entire set.
Location: The mishap occurred on the film’s set near Shamshabad, Hyderabad.
Impact: The sudden deluge created a situation resembling a flash flood, damaging props, and extensively destroying expensive filming equipment.
Injuries: While Nikhil Siddhartha and producer Abhishek Agarwal confirmed that the crew is safe and there was “no human damage” in terms of fatalities, early reports indicated that some crew members sustained minor injuries. Specifically, an assistant cameraman was reported to have sustained serious injuries. The injured individuals were immediately taken to a hospital for treatment.
Confirmation of Safety: Lead actor Nikhil Siddhartha took to social media (X, formerly Twitter) to confirm the safety of the crew. He stated, “We r all Safe. Sometimes in our Quest to give the Best cinematic Experience we take Risks. Today we survived a Huge mishap thanks to the Alert Crew and Precautions taken. We lost Expensive Equipment but by gods grace there was no human damage. #IndiaHouse.” Producer Abhishek Agarwal also confirmed the safety of everyone on set.
Production Status: The filming has been temporarily halted due to the extent of the damage. The production team is currently assessing the full impact of the incident and determining the revised production schedule.
Film Details: “The India House” is a period drama set in 1905, exploring themes of love and revolution. It marks Ram Charan’s first project as a producer under his banner V Mega Pictures, in collaboration with Abhishek Agarwal Arts. The film is directed by debutant Ram Vamsi Krishna and also stars Anupam Kher in a pivotal role
