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Hindustan Times
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Kantara Chapter 1 boat mishap, The Indian House flooding spark safety concerns on film sets
On Sunday, during the shoot of Kantara Chapter 1, a boat carrying 30 crew members, capsized in the Mani reservoir at the Masti Katte area of Karnataka's Shivamogga district. On June 13, helium balloons caught fire on the sets of Harshvardhan Rane and Sonam Bajwa's upcoming film. A day before that, a water tank burst and flooded the sets of Nikhil Siddhartha starrer The Indian House, produced by Ram Charan's production house. These incidents have raised questions about safety measures on Indian film sets. When we reached out to Suresh Shyamlal Gupta, President, All Indian Cine Workers Association, to speak about the incidents, he highlighted the issues faced by the cast and crew working on sets including the lack of safety measures. He tells us, 'The state of affairs on sets of our films is very poor. A safety officer from BMC or Nagarpalika should be visiting the sets to conduct an inspection but it doesn't happen. Additionally, there's supposed to be at least 20 fire extinguishers on sets but if you go and see there are only 5 or six for the heck of it. There should be two exits on every film set in case of an emergency but right now sets have only one way to enter and exit.' Also Read | Water tank bursts on set of Ram Charan's The India House causing major flooding, crew members injured Suresh further reveals that since 2021, 'producers, production houses, and channels have stopped union members from coming to film sets' allegedly to prevent them from raising these safety concerns. 'There are wires all over the sets. Anything can happen on sets with so many open wires but there is no precaution taken. Are they waiting for accidents to happen?' he says, emphasising, 'Every artist deserves safety.' Jai Shankar Singh, a camera attendant, further sheds light on the challenges faced during film productions, ranging from poor food quality to neglected electrical equipment. He also points out the severe health issues crew members endure due to unhygienic conditions and stressful working conditions. Jai explains, 'Big production houses often don't hire action directors for big scenes being shot because it means paying more per day. Heavy equipment isn't properly maintained, cables aren't serviced. There is no time to eat food or take breaks and it affects our health. We often have to shoot for 16-18 hours straight. There are no provisions for rain, like umbrellas or raincoats. The food quality is poor, and people fall ill all the time. No one conducts inspections on film sets; everything is ram bharose. We get only 2-3 hours of sleep, and as a result, many of us are facing serious health issues.' However, filmmakers and producers claim they do their best to avoid any mishap on the sets. Abhishek Agarwal, co-producer of The Indian House, says, 'We always ensure the safety of people on sets. Even in this case, we had made preparations of this is scene and installed water tank days before the shoot. Sometimes there are few things which are not in our hands but we ensure that we always have an ambulance, a doctor on call ready.'
Yahoo
14-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
'Tsunami' wave washes away movie set after water tank bursts in India
A serious accident occurred on the set of the Telugu production 'The India House' in the city of Shamshabad. While filming a scene by the sea, a massive water tank suddenly gave way, and a massive tidal wave swept through the set. The crew desperately tried to salvage equipment. Several people were injured. Footage of the incident went viral on June 12.
News18
14-06-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
India House: Nikhil Siddhartha Shares Update After Flooding Incident, Thanks Alert Crew
Last Updated: Earlier, it was reported that a major accident took place on the sets of The India House, in Hyderabad. Actor Nikhil Siddhartha has dropped his first post after a major mishap occurred on the sets of his upcoming film India House. Taking to social media, the actor assured fans and well-wishers that the entire crew is safe following the incident that caused extensive damage to the set and led to the loss of expensive equipment. Taking to his X handle, Nikhil wrote, 'We are 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." Earlier, it was reported that a major accident took place on the sets of The India House, in Hyderabad. A water tank burst on the sets and caused flooding. The incident took place during the filming of an action sequence, which involved a large volume of water. However, the water tank burst and released thousands of litres of water across the shooting floor. Take a look here: 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 lost Expensive Equipment but by gods grace there was no human damage 🙏🏽 #IndiaHouse — Nikhil Siddhartha (@actor_Nikhil) June 12, 2025 The accident caused a flood-like situation on sets and caused damage to the equipment. Reportedly, an assistant cinematographer and several other crew members have also been injured in the incident. A video of the accident also went viral on social media which showed crew members trying to protect cameras and other essential equipment after flooding on the set. The clip also showed the entire set submerged in water. Ram Charan's The India House was announced in 2023. Back then, the Telugu superstar shared a teaser of the movie, aptly capturing the pre-independence era in London. If one goes by the theme of the teaser, they should expect a love story set in chaotic times of political upheaval and gripping drama. The India House also marks Ram Charan's debut as a producer. The film's release date has not been announced as of now. First Published: June 12, 2025, 15:32 IST
Time of India
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Water Tank Burst Floods Ram Charan's The India House Set; Cast and Crew React
A massive water tank burst flooded the set of Ram Charan's The India House, injuring an assistant cameraman and several crew members. Lead actor Nikhil Siddhartha and producer Ram Charan praised the quick action of the crew that prevented greater harm. The incident has sparked an outpouring of support from fans and the film industry, emphasizing the need for improved set safety. Read More
India Today
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
No human damage: Actor Nikhil Siddhartha reacts after India House set accident
The set of Ram Charan-produced and Nikhil Siddhartha-starrer 'The India House' was flooded during the shoot when a water tank burst on Thursday. Now, Siddhartha has reacted to the incident, ensuring human safety. In his post on Friday, he expressed gratitude to the technical staff and the crew who took immediate the incident on X, Siddhartha called it a 'huge mishap'. He confirmed that there was no loss of life and detailed what happened. He wrote, 'We are 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 God's grace there was no human damage. #IndiaHouse (sic)."advertisementHere's his post: Photo: Screenshot of Nikhil's X post. Producer Abhishek Agarwal also confirmed the safety of everyone on set, writing, 'A mishap occurred on the sets of #TheIndiaHouse while shooting today. Everyone on the sets is safe and sound. Thank you for all your concern. #JaiMataDi (sic)."Ram Charan's production house re-tweeted posts by Nikhil and out the post here: Clips circulating online showcased the cast and crew screaming as water floods the sets of the upcoming film. Some are seen trying to escape the rush of water, while others attempt to save the equipment. The sudden flooding, caused by the bursting of a water tank, injured a few crew members. The video shows massive damage to the set, and shooting has now been disrupted.'The India House' is being directed by debutant Ram Vamsi Krishna and produced by Ram Charan and Abhishek Watch
