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Water Tank Bursts on The India House Set, Injuring Crew

Production remains paused following the burst, with producers planning enhanced safety protocols before filming resumes

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Overview

  • A water tank meant to simulate ocean waves gave way during a June 12 shoot near Shamshabad, releasing thousands of litres of water across the set and injuring several crew members, including an assistant cinematographer.
  • Injured technicians were taken to a Hyderabad hospital for treatment, and lead actor Nikhil Siddhartha has confirmed that no fatalities occurred and all personnel are safe.
  • Filming of the period drama has been temporarily halted while an internal inquiry assesses the cause of the tank failure and evaluates damage to expensive camera equipment and props.
  • The India House is directed by Ram Vamsi Krishna and co-produced by Ram Charan and Abhishek Agarwal, featuring Nikhil Siddhartha alongside Saiee Manjrekar and Anupam Kher.
  • Producers have pledged to strengthen on-set safety measures and aim to return to the location within days after repairing the set and upgrading protocols.