Cine body seeks probe after insect bite leaves actor Rajesh Sharma ill on Fauji set
Actor Rajesh Sharma is undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Kolkata after his condition reportedly turned critical following a suspected insect bite during the
Actor Rajesh Sharma is undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Kolkata after his condition reportedly turned critical following a suspected insect bite during the shoot of Prabhas-starrer Fauji at Hyderabad's Ramoji Film City. As concerns grow over the incident, the All Indian Cine Workers Association (AICWA) has called for an "immediate, impartial and transparent investigation" into the matter, demanding accountability and better safety measures for film workers. Read Full Story In a statement shared on X, AICWA urged Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy to order a high-level probe into the incident. The cine workers' body also demanded that the film's producer bear the actor's medical expenses and sought strict legal action if any negligence is found during the investigation. The statement, issued by AICWA President Suresh Shyamlal Gupta, questioned whether proper emergency protocols were followed on the film set. The association raised several concerns, asking why Sharma was not immediately admitted to a leading hospital in Hyderabad if his condition had become so serious during the shoot. It also questioned whether adequate emergency medical assistance was available on set, whether mandatory health and workplace safety protocols were followed, and what exactly transpired at the shooting location that caused the actor's condition to deteriorate so rapidly.
Calling for a detailed inquiry, the association stated, "The All Indian Cine Workers Association (AICWA) urges the Honourable Chief Minister of Telangana, Shri Revanth Reddy, to order an immediate high-level investigation into the incident at the Fauji shooting set at Ramoji Film City. The investigation should determine the exact cause of actor Rajesh Sharma's medical emergency, examine whether all workplace safety, hygiene and emergency medical protocols were followed, and identify any negligence on the part of the producer, production house or any other responsible authority (sic)." Date: 08 July 2026 PRESS STATEMENT AICWA Demands High-Level Investigation into the Sudden Illness of Actor Rajesh Sharma During the Shooting of Prabhas’ Upcoming Film Fauji at Ramoji Film City, Hyderabad The All Indian Cine Workers Association (AICWA) expresses deep concern pic.twitter.com/osBW9ro8PM— All Indian Cine Workers Association (@aicwaofficial) July 8, 2026 The body further said that if the investigation uncovers any lapse or negligence, strict legal action should be taken against everyone found responsible. It added that no individual or production house, regardless of the scale or budget of the film, should be exempt from accountability.
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