"Fahadh Faasil Begins Shooting for Fantasy Entertainer ‘Don’t Trouble the Trouble’ Backed by Arka Mediaworks and Showing Business"
The wait is over! Production has officially begun for ‘Don’t Trouble the Trouble’, a fantasy adventure drama starring the versatile Fahadh Faasil in the lead. The film is jointly produced by SS Karthikeya’s Showing Business and Arka Media Works, the legendary banner behind the Baahubali franchise. Backed by producers Shobu Yarlagadda and Prasad Devineni, the project marks an exciting collaboration between next-gen filmmaker SS Karthikeya and one of India’s premier production houses.
A Dream Project Takes Off
Written and directed by debutant Shashank Yeleti, the film has officially gone on floors with a special pooja ceremony. A behind-the-scenes image from the shoot, featuring Fahadh Faasil, Shashank Yeleti, and SS Karthikeya, has already gone viral, generating huge buzz across social media. The first shooting schedule will run till November 8, with major sequences being filmed during this phase.
A Visual-Fantasy Experience
Don’t Trouble the Trouble is being described as a high-concept fantasy entertainer that fuses imagination, adventure, and emotion. The story reportedly follows Fahadh’s character and a young child as they embark on a magical journey filled with wonder and danger — a tale designed to appeal to audiences of all ages. The first-look poster, featuring Fahadh atop an ambulance alongside a child holding a magic wand, hinted at the film’s imaginative tone and playful spirit.
Top-Notch Technical Team
The creative lineup includes music by Kaala Bhairava and cinematography by Brad Francis, ensuring a rich visual and auditory experience. The art direction team helmed by Mohan Nath Bingi and Sandeep Suvarna, along with VFX work by Phani Vihari, promises cutting-edge world-building to bring the film’s fantastical setting to life.
A Pan-Indian Vision
Presented by SS Rajamouli, the project is positioned as a pan-India release and is expected to hit theatres in the second half of 2026. The team aims to craft a visually stunning cinematic universe that balances humor, heart, and heroism — a signature style that both Arka Media Works and SS Karthikeya are known for.
With Fahadh Faasil at the center of this ambitious project, Don’t Trouble the Trouble is shaping up to be one of the most anticipated fantasy spectacles in Indian cinema.
