Landslides and floods hamper Dev shooting in Kulu Manali

Severe landslides and flash floods have hampered the shooting proceedings of Karthi, Rakul Preet starrer Dev, whose shooting is currently underway in Kulu Manali.

Produced by Prince Pictures and directed by debutant Rajath, the makers are aiming for release on December 21st for the Christmas weekend.

Marooned by the disastrous situation, actor Karthi shares the news from Kulu Manali saying, “We actually had to shoot particular scenes in the ambience of rainfalls or snowfalls. Apparently, things were perfect with gentle rains and even the weather forecast didn’t have an alarming situation, which was until yesterday. But situation got worsened with unceasing landslides and floods, where the huge rocks started rolling down the hills and hampering the vehicular traffic and movement. I was stranded inside the car for nearly 4-5 hours and was later insisted to stay in a nearby village for safety purpose. What’s more deplorable is that 140 members are being isolated there without any communication at the mountain top.”

It is said that the abridged communication with the local managers due to the situation leaves the entire crew without food. With the roads blocked with landslides, local authorities have given a tentative report that it would at least take 28 hours to clear the passage for vehicular commutation.

Such an unforeseen disastrous natural calamity in Himachal Pradesh is happening nearly after 23 years, which is as same as what had happened to Kerala during last month. Disappointingly, it has resulted in a loss of nearly Rs 1.5 Cr for producer S Lakshman of Prince Pictures.