Prabhas’ Fauzi has landed in a major controversy. Chandra Kumar Bose, grandnephew of Subhas Chandra Bose, has strongly objected to the film’s portrayal of Bose’s meeting with Adolf Hitler. He has accused director Hanu Raghavapudi of distorting history and demanded a public apology.
“It Is a Crime”
Chandra Kumar Bose didn’t hold back in his criticism.
“Distorting facts and resorting to fiction while dealing with national icons is, I think, a crime,” he said.
He then made a direct demand of the director. “The director should apologise to the people of India and all those who value the country’s freedom struggle.”
What Sparked the Anger
The trouble started with the Fauzi glimpse released on Prabhas’ birthday. The glimpse shows Subhas Chandra Bose introducing Prabhas’ character to Hitler, in a moment designed to elevate the hero.
According to Chandra Kumar Bose, the film presents a distorted version of Bose’s meeting with Hitler and diminishes his stature. He also alleged that the director sensationalised the meeting to create controversy, instead of showing its real historical context.
“A Gigantic Personality”
Chandra Kumar Bose stressed that Subhas Chandra Bose was a gigantic personality, and that no film should show him in a way that makes him look smaller.
He made it clear that he isn’t against filmmakers taking creative liberties. But he said creative freedom should never come at the cost of historical accuracy, especially when it involves national heroes.
Not the First Voice
The objection adds weight to a debate that began as soon as the glimpse dropped. While the glimpse was praised for its scale and visuals, a section of the audience was uncomfortable with Subhas Chandra Bose being used to build up a fictional soldier. Many felt he should have been shown above everyone, including the hero.
Now, with Bose’s own family speaking out, the issue has become much bigger.
Silence From the Makers
Neither Hanu Raghavapudi nor the production houses, Mythri Movie Makers and T-Series, have responded to the criticism so far.
What Happens Next?
With the family demanding an apology, all eyes are on how the Fauzi team will respond. Whether they clarify, apologise or stand by their creative choice could shape how the film’s journey unfolds from here.
Fauzi, set in 1940s colonial India, releases in theatres on March 19, 2027.
