Prabhas Explained

Prabhas
Birth Name:Uppalapati Venkata Suryanarayana Prabhas Raju[1] [2]
Birth Date:1979 10, df=yes[3]
Birth Place:Madras (now Chennai), Tamil Nadu, India
Education:Sri Chaitanya College, Hyderabad (BTech)
Occupation:Actor
Years Active:2002–present
Works:Full list
Father:Uppalapati Surya Narayana Raju
Relatives:Krishnam Raju (uncle)
Awards:Full list

Uppalapati Venkata Suryanarayana Prabhas Raju (in Telugu pronounced as /pɾabʱaːs/ born 23 October 1979), known mononymously as Prabhas, is an Indian actor who predominantly works in Telugu cinema.[4] He is one of the highest-paid actors in Indian cinema and has been featured in Forbes Indias Celebrity 100 list since 2015. Referred to in the media as the "Rebel Star", he has appeared in over 20 films, and has received seven Filmfare Awards nominations, a Nandi Award, and a SIIMA Award.[5] [6]

Prabhas made his acting debut with the drama Eeswar (2002), and later attained his breakthrough with the action romance Varsham (2004). He went on to star in other commercially successful films such as Chatrapathi (2005), Bujjigadu (2008), Billa (2009), Darling (2010), Mr. Perfect (2011), and Mirchi (2013), winning the Nandi Award for Best Actor for his performance in the lattermost.[7] [8] He went on to play a dual role in the epic action duology (2015) and (2017), with the latter emerging as the highest-grossing Indian film at that point, establishing Prabhas as the first pan-Indian star.[9] After a brief period of decline, he made a career comeback with the action drama (2023) and the science fiction film Kalki 2898 AD (2024).[10]

Prabhas is the only Indian actor to have six films with a worldwide gross opening of over 100 crore. He is also the only South Indian actor with six films that have crossed the 100 crore nett mark in the Hindi market. Additionally, Prabhas is the first South Indian actor to receive a wax sculpture at a Madame Tussaud's museum.[11]

Early life and education

Prabhas was born on 23 October 1979 in a Telugu family to film producer Uppalapati Surya Narayana Raju and Siva Kumari in Madras (now Chennai). The youngest of three children, he has an elder brother, Prabodh, and elder sister, Pragathi.[12] [13] He is the nephew of Telugu film actor Krishnam Raju. His family hails from Mogalthur, near Bhimavaram of West Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh.[14]

Prabhas did his schooling at Don Bosco Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Chennai, and at DNR High School, Bhimavaram.[15] He then completed his intermediate education from Nalanda College, Hyderabad.[16] [15] He later went on to pursue Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) from Sri Chaitanya College, Hyderabad.[17] He is also an alumnus of Satyanand Film Institute, Visakhapatnam.[18]

Career

2002–2014: Early work and career progression

Prabhas made his debut with the 2002 action drama Eeswar. In 2003, he followed up with Raghavendra, which received mixed reviews while Idlebrain stated that Prabhas is so good in this film that you can watch it only for him, he is the superstar in making, and all he needs is the right director and right break.[19] He attained his breakthrough with the action romance Varsham (2004), which went on to be a blockbuster and one of the highest grossing Telugu films of the year.[20] He received his first nomination for the Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Telugu. He appeared in Adavi Raamudu (2004), the same year which received mostly negative reception from the critics and audience alike. In 2005, he appeared in Chakram, which received mixed reviews and went on to win two Nandi Awards.[21] Prabhas portrayed the role of a refugee, exploited by goons, in S. S. Rajamouli's action drama Chatrapathi, the same year. It emerged as a blockbuster and had a 100-day run in 54 centers.[22] Idlebrain.com stated that "he had a unique style and macho charm in his screen presence".[23] Chatrapathi earned him his second nomination for the Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Telugu.

In 2006, Prabhas starred in the musical drama Pournami, which garnered mixed critical reception but earned praise for the cast's performances. In 2007, he starred in action drama Yogi and Munna, both of which received lukewarm response from both audience and fans alike. In 2008, Prabhas collaborated with the director Puri Jagannadh for action-comedy Bujjigadu which gave him a much needed box-office comeback and he received critical acclaim for his performance.[24] In 2009, Prabhas played a dual role in the action thriller Billa (2009), which went on to be a blockbuster at box-office.[25] Later that year, he starred in Ek Niranjan (2009), which opened to mixed reviews, and earned him his third nomination for the Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Telugu.

In 2010, he appeared in the romantic comedy Darling which received positive reviews from audiences and critics. It went on to be one of the highest grossers of the year and critics lauded Prabhas's performance, as the major highlight of the film.[26] The Times of India noted the film to be derivative and that the director hasn't really come out of his previous work Tholi Prema.[27] In 2011, Prabhas starred in romantic drama Mr. Perfect, which received positive reviews and went on to be a blockbuster. His performance in the film earned him his fourth nomination for the Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Telugu. The Statesman described the film as a "timeless classic".[28] The review site GreatAndhra rated the film with three stars and noted "The film comes across as a clean, family entertainer and the intention of the makers must be appreciated.[29] In 2024, the film was re-released in Japan, garnering unanimous positive responses from the fans and the audiences alike, with every show selling out.[30]

In 2012, Prabhas starred in the action Rebel, received mixed reviews from critics and underperformed at the box office. It was praised for cast performances, action sequences, and production values, but criticised for its plot and screenplay. The Times of India and NDTV stated that, the film serves up fare for the mass audience, and hard-core Prabhas fans.[31] [32] He also rendered his voice for a short duration in the film Denikaina Ready (2012).[33] In 2013, Prabhas starred in Mirchi, which opened to positive reviews and went on to be a blockbuster. It was one of the highest grossing Telugu films of the year as well as one of the highest-grossing Telugu films of all time, at the time of its release.[34] His performance in the film earned him his fifth nomination for the Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Telugu. NDTV gave the film a mixed review, stating that "apart from good direction and strong performance by the lead actor, Mirchi lacks narrative power and is loosely based on an amalgamation of some old films".[35] Idlebrain stated that "Mirchi is a film that is made to do a commercial hit. Prabhas entertains with Mirchi and director does a decent work. On a whole, Mirchi has all the ingredients of a commercial potboiler".[36] He then made his Hindi cinema debut in 2014 in the special dance number "Punjabi Mast" from the film Action Jackson.[37]

2015–2017: Pan-India success

In 2015, Prabhas played a dual role as Shivudu/Mahendra Baahubali and Amarendra Baahubali in S.S. Rajamouli's epic action drama (2015). With a budget of ₹180 crore ($28 million), it was the most expensive Indian film ever made at the time of release,[38] and became a record-breaking box office success. The film eventually grossed over worldwide, making it the highest-grossing Telugu film and the second highest-grossing Indian film at that point. It is one of the highest-grossing Indian film to date.[39] [40] [41] It received national and international acclaim, and started a new film movement called Pan-Indian films.

Prabhas reprised his role in its sequel, (2017), with a budget of ₹250 crore ($36.87 million), it was the most expensive Indian film ever produced at the time of release.[42] It became the first Indian film ever to gross over ₹1,000 crore (US$120 million) worldwide in just ten days, first Indian film to gross and on its opening day, and highest-grossing Indian film at that point. The film eventually grossed over worldwide, making it second-highest-grossing Indian film worldwide to date and the highest-grossing film in India till date.[43] [44] [45]

Prabhas dedicated 5 years for the duology, stating that the project demanded a certain level of dedication and refrained from signing any other project over the tenure.[46] [47] He underwent rigorous training to prepare for his dual role in the film. For the character of Shivudu, he reduced his weight to a lean 86-88 kilograms with a minimal body fat percentage of 5-6%. Conversely, for the role of Baahubali, he significantly had to increase his weight to a bulky 105 kilograms with a body fat composition of 8-10%.[48] [49] He won the SIIMA Award for Best Actor – Telugu for his performance in The Conclusion.[50] His performance in both film earned him his sixth and seventh nominations for the Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Telugu. The success of Baahubali series propelled Prabhas to become the first “Pan-Indian" star, receiving significant following across India.[51] [52]

2018–present: Setback and resurgence

In 2019, Prabhas starred in Sujeeth's action thriller Saaho. Saaho opened to mixed reviews and grossed ₹130 crore worldwide on its opening day, making it Prabhas's second ₹100 crore opening day grosser. The film eventually grossed over at the box-office.[53] The Telugu version of the film became an above average grosser, while the Hindi version was commercially successful.[54] [55] In 2022, Prabhas appeared in the period romance drama Radhe Shyam which received poor reviews from critics & proved to be a box office bomb.[56] [57] [58] In 2023, Prabhas portrayed Lord Ram in the mythological action film Adipurush, an adaptation of Hindu epic the Ramayana.[59] It received highly negative response from critics as well as the audience, who criticised the film's screenplay and visuals, and turned out to be another box-office bomb for the actor.[60] Adipurush opened to ₹140 crore worldwide on its opening day, making it Prabhas's third ₹100 crore opening day grosser.[61]

Prabhas went on to star in Prashanth Neel's action drama (2023), the same year.[62] The film opened to positive reviews and grossed ₹176 crore worldwide on its opening day, making it Prabhas's fourth ₹100 crore opening day grosser.[63] The film eventually grossed over worldwide and proved to be a comeback film for him.[64] In 2024, he starred in Nag Ashwin's epic science fiction film Kalki 2898 AD.[65] [66] Made on a production budget, it is the most expensive Indian film.[67] Kalki 2898 AD grossed over ₹191 crore worldwide on its opening day, which was the third highest first day gross for an Indian film, and making it the fifth and third consecutive ₹100 crore opener worldwide for Prabhas, a feat unheard of in Indian cinema.[68] Rahul Malhotra of Collider quotes that Kalki 2898 AD’s resounding opening cements "Prabhas as one of the biggest Indian movie stars of his generation".[69] The film grossed over at the box-office, making it the second ₹1,000 crore (US$120 million) film for Prabhas.[70] [71]

Humanitarian and social causes

Prabhas has been vocal of the Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM) and featured in promotional campaigns such as Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ‘Swachhata Hi Seva’ mission.[72] In 2020, Prabhas donated for the cause of combating against the COVID-19 pandemic. Of this, ₹3 crore was given to the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund, while ₹50 lakh each went to the Chief Minister Relief Funds of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.[73] He adopted 1,650 acres of Khazipally Reserve Forest near Hyderabad and donated for the development of the eco-park in the name of his late father Uppalapati Surya Narayana Raju, in 2020.[74] He also donated a total of to the Lions Club of Hyderabad Sadhuram Eye Hospital.[75]

In 2021, he donated to the Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister’s Relief Fund (CMRF) to help all those who have been affected due to the heavy rainfall in several parts of the state.[76] In 2023, he donated a sum of for the development of Sri Seetha Ramachandra Swamy Devathanam at Bhadrachalam.[77] In 2024, he donated a sum of to the Telugu Film Directors Association (TFDA) to support the welfare of the cinema worker's body.[78] Prabhas donated a sum of to the Kerala Chief Minister's Relief Fund, to help the victims of the 2024 Wayanad landslides.[79] [80]

Media image and other work

Prabhas is the first Indian actor ever to be referred to as “Pan-India” star.[52] [81] [82] Film journalists and analysts, such as Baradwaj Rangan and Vishal Menon, have labelled him as the first of the kind in Indian cinema.[83] [84] Prabhas is considered as "a flagbearer of introducing the trend of Pan-India films in the nation".[85]

Prabhas is referred to in the media and by his fans as the "Rebel Star" and "Darling".[86] [87] He was ranked second in Times' for the year 2017,[88] and twelfth in 2018.[89] He was then added to the Forever Desirable list of Hyderabad Times in 2019.[90] [91] He was the most searched actor on Google in Karnataka, for the year 2019.[92] He is the only actor from South Indian cinema to feature in the magazine Eastern Eye 2019 listing of the 10 Sexiest Asian Men.[93] [94] He was also featured in the GQ in their listing of the most influential young Indians of 2017.[95]

Prabhas, generally does not endorse brands or appear in advertisements.[96] However, in 2015, he was signed on by Mahindra & Mahindra as brand ambassador for the new Mahindra TUV300 car, making his debut in the television commercial arena.[97] News 18 reported that he rejected brand endorsements worth in 2020.[98]

Filmography and awards

See main article: Prabhas filmography and awards.

Notes and References

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  3. Web site: Happy birthday Prabhas: Six lesser known facts about the Baahubali actor . 23 October 2016 . The Indian Express. 18 March 2017 . Actor Prabhas turned 37 on Sunday.. 23 February 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170223042250/http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/regional/happy-birthday-prabahs-six-facts-about-baahubali-star-3098256/. live.
  4. Web site: Tartaglione . Nancy . 23 December 2023 . Prabhas On 'Salaar: Part I – Ceasefire', Its Sequel & The Evolving Indian Cinema Industry . 4 February 2024 . Deadline . en-US.
  5. News: K. . Sayanthana . 16 December 2023 . 'Natural Star' Nani, 'Rebel Star' Prabhas, 'Stylish Star' Allu Arjun: Popular tags given to stars from fans! . 3 July 2024 . The Times of India . 0971-8257.
  6. News: 23 October 2023 . When 'Young Rebel Star' Prabhas revealed he is not comfortable with such titles . 4 July 2024 . Hindustan Times.
  7. News: 15 July 2013 . India's most expensive film? . https://web.archive.org/web/20130718080148/http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Regional/India-s-most-expensive-film/Article1-1092293.aspx . dead . 18 July 2013 . Hindustan Times.
  8. Web site: Bahubali wins national award for Best Film . The Times of India . 28 March 2016 . 28 April 2016 . 31 March 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160331093243/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/Bahubali-wins-national-award-for-Best-Film/articleshow/51581239.cms . live.
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  12. News: Actor Prabhas's brother sentenced to one year imprisonment in cheque bounce case . 8 January 2019 . . 16 March 2016 . 9 January 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190109012002/https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/actor-prabhass-brother-sentenced-one-year-imprisonment-cheque-bounce-case-40338 . live.
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  20. Web site: Web . Statesman . 21 July 2023 . Top 5 Prabhas movies: Baahubali to Varsham . 28 July 2024 . The Statesman . en.
  21. Web site: 26 March 2022 . Prabhas, Asin-starrer Chakram Completes 17 Years of Release . 28 July 2024 . News18 . en.
  22. http://idlebrain.com/trade/records/chatrapati100dayscenters.html Chatrapati – Telugu cinema – 100 days centers – Prabhas & Shriya
  23. http://www.idlebrain.com/movie/archive/mr-chatrapati.html Chatrapati – Telugu cinema Review – Prabhas, Shriya
  24. News: 7 June 2008 . Prabhas: Living the role . 28 July 2024 . The Times of India . 0971-8257.
  25. Web site: 10 September 2022 . On Prabhas' 43rd Birthday, Billa and Varsham to Hit Theatres Again . 28 July 2024 . News18 . en.
  26. Web site: 13 July 2013 . Movie Review : Darling . . 28 July 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130713222755/http://www.sify.com/movies/darling-review-telugu-14939452.html . 13 July 2013 .
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  29. Web site: 'Mr Perfect' Review: Perfect With Slight Imperfection . greatandhra. 21 April 2011. 25 April 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20110425222417/http://greatandhra.com/viewnews.php?id=28564&cat=1&scat=12. live.
  30. Web site: 18 July 2024 . Prabhas' Mr. Perfect, 13 Year old Movie Screened in Japan, 'shows go Housefull' . 28 July 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240718093852/https://www.filmcompanion.in/news/prabhas-mr-perfect-13-year-old-movie-screened-in-japan-shows-go-housefull . 18 July 2024 .
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  33. News: TNN . 12 September 2012 . Denikaina Ready audio on Sep 23 . The Times of India . 14 June 2015. 27 August 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170827093538/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/telugu/news-interviews/Denikaina-Ready-audio-on-Sep-23/articleshow/16364249.cms?referral=PM. live.
  34. Web site: Prabhas' Top 10 Highest Grossing Films . 30 July 2024 . www.timesnownews.com.
  35. Web site: 11 February 2013 . Movie Review: Mirchi NDTV Movies.com . 30 July 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130211040318/http://movies.ndtv.com/regional/movie-review-i-mirchi-i-328337 . 11 February 2013 .
  36. Web site: Prabhas Mirchi review - Telugu/Tamil cinema - Prabhas, Anushka, Richa Gangopadhyay . 30 July 2024 . www.idlebrain.com.
  37. Web site: 3 November 2020 . Tuesday Trivia: Did you know Prabhas made a special appearance in THIS Bollywood film before becoming a pan-India star with Baahubali? . 25 June 2021 . Bollywood Life . en. 25 June 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210625114556/https://www.bollywoodlife.com/news-gossip/tuesday-trivia-did-you-know-prabhas-made-a-special-appearance-in-this-bollywood-film-before-becoming-a-pan-india-star-with-baahubali-1714163/. live.
  38. News: McCahill . Mike . 7 December 2015 . Baahubali: The Beginning review – fantastic bang for your buck in most expensive Indian movie ever made . 3 July 2024 . The Guardian .
  39. https://www.forbes.com/sites/robcain/2015/08/14/oops-pk-is-not-actually-indias-top-grossing-movie-ever/ Oops... 'PK' Is Not Actually India's Top-Grossing Movie Ever
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  42. News: McCahill . Mike . 28 April 2017 . Baahubali 2: The Conclusion review – joyous action epic soars . 3 July 2024 . the Guardian . en-GB . 0261-3077.
  43. Web site: Bahubali 2 Hits 1000 Crore Worldwide In Ten Days . Box Office India. 5 December 2020. 19 November 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201119121852/https://www.boxofficeindia.com/report-details.php?articleid=2914. live.
  44. Web site: Baahubali 2's Rs 1000 crore collection: How SS Rajamouli's film achieved its box office numbers . 8 May 2017 . First Post. 14 May 2017. 17 May 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170517111904/http://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/baahubali-2s-rs-1000-crore-collections-how-ss-rajamoulis-film-achieved-its-box-office-numbers-3430298.html. live.
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  46. Web site: 14 October 2017 . Baahubali Was Worth It. But Prabhas Says No More 5-Year Films . 20 July 2024 . NDTV.com.
  47. Web site: SNS . 25 April 2017 . Baahubali: Battle wounds on Prabhas! . 28 July 2024 . The Statesman . en.
  48. Web site: Correspondent . D. C. . 22 April 2017 . Exclusive: Baahubali stunts give Prabhas scars for life . 28 July 2024 . www.deccanchronicle.com . en.
  49. Web site: Baahubali 2: 10 Things You Didn't Know About Prabhas . 25 June 2021 . NDTV.com. 25 June 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210625114554/https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/baahubali-2-10-things-you-didnt-know-about-prabhas-1689104. live.
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  52. Web site: 15 December 2020 . Prabhas is the only pan-India superstar at present; total budget of his 4 upcoming films are a huge Rs. 700 crores! . . 25 June 2021 . 24 October 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211024030636/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/prabhas-pan-india-superstar-present-total-budget-4-upcoming-films-huge-rs-700-crores/ . live.
  53. Web site: 31 August 2019 . Saaho box office collection Day 1: Prabhas and Shraddha Kapoor film earns over Rs 100 cr . 1 July 2024 . Zee Business.
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  73. Web site: 27 March 2020 . Telugu actor Prabhas donates ₹4 crore for fight against coronavirus . 23 May 2024 . mint . en.
  74. Web site: Prabhas Adopts 1,650 Acres of Khazipally Reserve Forest Near Hyderabad . 23 May 2024 . NDTV.com.
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  76. News: Prabhas Donates Rs 1 Crore To Andhra Pradesh CM Relief Fund For Flood Victims . News18 . 7 December 2021 . 3 June 2024.
  77. Web site: 15 May 2023 . Prabhas Donates Rs 10 Lakh For Development Of Sri Seetha Ramachandra Swamy Devathanam . 30 July 2024 . News18 . en.
  78. Web site: 23 April 2024 . Prabhas donates Rs 35 lakh to Telugu Film Directors Association . 28 July 2024 . India Today . en.
  79. Web site: 7 August 2024 . Prabhas donates Rs 2 crore to Wayanad landslide relief fund . 7 August 2024 . India Today . en.
  80. Web site: 7 August 2024 . Rebel Star Prabhas Donates Rs 2 Crores For Kerala Landslide Relief Work . 7 August 2024 . Times Now . en.
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  82. Web site: Salaar Director Prashanth Praises Prabhas As Pan-India Star With Heart Of Gold . 7 February 2024 . Zee News . en.
  83. Web site: 20 August 2020 . Is Prabhas India's First Legit Pan Indian Star?' . 7 February 2024 . . en.
  84. Web site: Aditya . 14 June 2023 . Prabhas is the real Pan-Indian star and Global star from Tollywood . 7 February 2024 . TrackTollywood . en-US.
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  86. News: Prabhas on why he is called 'Darling'! . . 20 October 2021 . 19 July 2023 . 23 January 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230123141403/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/prabhas-on-why-he-is-called-darling/articleshow/87153500.cms . live.
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  90. Forever Desirable : The latest to join the club is our very own #Baahubali, #Prabhas, who enjoys a huge fan following! #HydTimesMostDesirableMen2020 #ForeverDesirable . 1399957481858625540 . HydTimes.
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  93. News: Prabhas makes it to the Top 10 list of Sexiest Asian Men of 2019; only actor from South . 21 June 2021 . The Times of India . en. 26 June 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210626214940/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/prabhas-makes-it-to-the-top-10-list-of-sexiest-asian-men-of-2019-only-actor-from-south/articleshow/72379261.cms. live.
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  98. Web site: 23 June 2021 . Prabhas Rejected Brand Endorsements Worth Rs 150 crore in Past Year, Here's Why . 25 June 2021 . news18.com . en. 25 June 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210625114556/https://www.news18.com/news/movies/prabhas-rejected-brand-endorsements-worth-rs-150-crore-in-past-year-heres-why-3878624.html. live.

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