Popular show Tenali Rama returned to television screens with its second season, which premiered on December 16, 2024, following the success of the first season. Starring Krishna Bharadwaj and Pankaj Berry, the show is based on the life of the legendary Telugu poet Tenali Ramakrishna.
According to recent reports, a massive fire broke out on the set of Tenali Rama at Film City, Goregoan in Mumbai, causing chaos and halting the shoot. No injuries were reported, and the fire, which erupted due to an electrical issue in the generator outside the set, was brought under control in time.
Confirming the news, BN Tiwari, President of the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE), told ETimes, “There was some kind of electric issue in the generator that was outside the set when the fire broke out. A fire brigade was called to douse the fire, but safety precautions on TV and film sets are a cause of concern even now. The Film City authorities and producers are not paying heed to it.”
He added, “Fire and safety drills on film and TV sets are definitely needed. God forbid, if a major fire happens, there’s a chance of fatalities on set.”
The show originally premiered in 2017. Recently, actress Pavitra Punia joined the cast of Tenali Rama, where she will be playing the role of Sunayana, a vishkanya seeking revenge against King Krishnadevaraya.
The new edition of Tenali Rama stars Aditya Redij, who replaced Manav Gohil as Maharaja Krishnadevaraya. Sumit Kaul joined the cast as Girgit Raj, while Amit Pachori took over the role of Mahamantri Timmarasu, previously played by Jiten Mukhi.
