It’s a wrap for Prabhas in Abu Dhabi
Prabhas and Shraddha Kapoor complete their 40-day film schedule in Abu Dhabi
It’s a wrap for Saaho, the ambitious scifi thriller that was being filmed in Abu Dhabi extensively.
In the last 40 days, Prabhas and Shraddha Kapoor made Abu Dhabi their home and filmed several crucial scenes including a 20-day-long action sequence.
“What an incredible time we have had in Abu Dhabi. I have many friends in the industry who have shot here and told me all about the emirate, however, it has surpassed even their high praise. I truly believe Abu Dhabi is one of the world’s best film locations and I can’t wait to come back,” said Prabhas in a statement.
In an earlier interview with tabloid!, he also expressed his excitement at driving souped-up cars and witness perfectlytime explosions being pulled off for his new film. Saaho, the seventh major Indian movie to be shot in Abu Dhabi, is a trilingual action thriller written and directed by Sujeeth Reddy and produced by UV Creations, whose other hit films include Mirchi and Express Raja.
“Our shoot has gone seamlessly thanks to the incredible support of organisations such as twofour54 and the Abu Dhabi Film Commission. I don’t think I’ve ever felt more welcome as a filmmaker anywhere in the world. Abu Dhabi is a remarkable place and I’m sure we will be returning to film here again,” said Reddy in a statement.
Saaho follows films such as Race 3 and Tiger Returns which were partly filmed in Abu Dhabi.
“Abu Dhabi is becoming the number one choice in the region for filmmakers from all over the world, thanks to our incredible pool of talent, diverse and unique locations, award-winning studios and backlot, and financial incentives, such as the 30 per cent rebate on production spend,” said Maryam Eid Al Mheiri, CEO of Media Zone Authority — Abu Dhabi and twofour54 Abu Dhabi, in a statement. is expected to release in 2019.