Screenwriter and director Mohamed Salah El-Azab announced that actress Rana Raees has withdrawn from completing her role in the film "Safah Al-Tajammu", which stars Ahmed El Fishawy, due to a health issue that required her to temporarily pause work to safeguard her well-being.

El-Azab shared a message of support for Rana Raees on his official Facebook page, expressing the cast and crew’s solidarity with her, stating: “The team of Safah Al-Tajammu wishes Rana Raees a speedy recovery and lasting health, hoping to collaborate on future projects.”

Film Story and Cast

The film explores the psychological profile of a serial killer who preys on women, belonging to the psychological thriller genre—a theme approached from different perspectives worldwide. The cast includes several stars alongside Ahmed El Fishawy, such as Enas El Degheidy, Mariam El Gendy, Cynthia Khalifa, Aya Selim, and Rana Raees before her withdrawal. The film is produced by Ahmed El Sobky and marks the first directorial experience of writer Mohamed Salah El-Azab.

Rana Raees’ Health Issue

Recently, Rana Raees faced a serious health crisis after losing her first pregnancy due to a miscarriage, followed by severe bleeding lasting four days. She was urgently hospitalized and underwent surgery to stabilize her condition. She has decided to pause filming until she fully recovers.

Her Latest Work

Rana Raees’ most recent dramatic appearance was during the past Ramadan season in the series "Sayyid Al-Nas", alongside Amr Saad, Elham Shahin, Engy El Magd, Ahmed Zaher, and Ahmed Fahim, among other stars. The series was written by Khaled Salah and directed by Mohamed Sami.