The Curious Case of Currency Theft on the Set of ‘Crazxy’ Starring Sohum Shah

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The Curious Case of Currency Theft on the Set of ‘Crazxy’ Starring Sohum Shah

Synopsis

As the film ‘Crazxy’ starring Sohum Shah nears its release, a fascinating story about a currency theft on set has emerged. The theft involved fake notes, which were later returned by the thief after realizing their mistake.

Key Takeaways

  • Filming incident: Theft of fake currency
  • Location: Remote village
  • Thief returned the money
  • Humorous local reactions
  • Film release date: February 28, 2025

Mumbai, Feb 13 (NationPress) As the much-anticipated film ‘Crazxy’ featuring Sohum Shah approaches its release date, intriguing anecdotes from its production phase are coming to light.

A member of the crew disclosed a peculiar episode during which they encountered a theft involving a significant amount of money; however, the twist was that the cash taken was fake currency intended for the shooting. The thief returned the money upon realizing their mix-up.

During the filming in a secluded village, the team deployed counterfeit notes as part of the movie's storyline. Yet, during a break, these notes were taken by unidentified villagers, catching the crew off guard.

Commenting on the event, a crew member stated, “While we were deeply engrossed in a crucial shoot, we noticed that the imitation money we were using had disappeared. Initially, we were perplexed, but we soon realized that a few villagers had misidentified it as actual cash.”

Upon understanding the situation, the crew promptly issued a statement in the village, clarifying that the taken notes were not real and were solely for cinematic purposes. In a strange twist, mere hours after the announcement, the notes were returned to their original location.

This amusing episode quickly became a topic of conversation among locals and fans, with many humorously reflecting on the irony of the situation.

Previously, the film's poster was launched, offering a bold, stylish, and visually captivating preview, teasing the madness that lies ahead.

The movie is described as an emotionally gripping thriller focusing on a father's quest for redemption, produced by the team behind the critically acclaimed ‘Tumbbad’. It is written and directed by Girish Kohli.

Produced by Sohum Shah, Mukesh Shah, Amita Suresh Shah, and Adesh Prasad under the banner of Sohum Shah Films, with Ankit Jain as co-producer, the film is set to hit theaters on February 28, 2025.