Disaster at Bombay High: Untold Stories of Courage and Survival

In October 2025, producer Ravi Bhagchandka is preparing to bring the tragic 2005 Bombay High oil rig disaster to the big screen with his upcoming project, Bombay High. The film, a gripping disaster drama, is inspired by the incident that occurred on July 27, 2005, when a massive fire claimed 22 lives after a vessel collided with the Bombay High North oil rig in the Arabian Sea.

Bhagchandka, who previously found success with the documentary sports film Sachin: A Billion Dreams, has now collaborated with acclaimed Mollywood filmmaker Mahesh Narayanan to direct the project. Narayanan, known for his impactful works like Take Off, Malik, and Malayankunju, will be tasked with bringing the forgotten tragedy to life and giving it the attention it deserves.

The screenplay for Bombay High has been written by Anubhav Chopra, who has previously worked on films like Don 2 and The Sky Is Pink. The project aims to explore the untold human stories of courage, loss, and survival that emerged from the devastating 2005 incident, which not only exposed serious questions about industrial safety but also left a lasting impact on the lives of those affected.