With a career spanning over two decades, Prabhas’s journey to stardom is a fascinating tale of talent, perseverance, and an unbreakable bond with his fans. On the occasion of his birthday today (October 23), it’s the perfect time to look back at some of his blockbusters that have catapulted him into a Pan India superstar.

Varsham (2004)

The 2004 film established Prabhas as a promising young actor. His portrayal of Venkat, a sincere and lovable character, resonated and struck a chord with the audiences.

Prabhas Varsham

Chatrapathi (2005)

The blockbuster success of Chatrapati established Prabhas as a commercial star in Telugu film industry. His unique style, macho charm and commanding screen presence made him establish a separate fan base. The action sequences in the Rajamouli directorial are the biggest highlight.

Darling (2010)

At a time when many have written Prabhas off, the success of Darling brought him back into the showbiz game! The romantic drama gave superstar the much-needed break-through at the box office to restart his quest for higher honours.

Mr. Perfect (2011)

The success of Mr Perfect reinforced Prabhas as a bankable star among the trade circles. The actor was experimenting with his looks and charm. It was also the time when many filmmakers are beginning to bet on him.

Mirchi (2013)

Mirchi is designed as a vehicle to showcase the star charisma of Prabhas, and the actor literally nailed it. He has a ball on screen and makes sure that his fan too joins the party. The film became his biggest hit at that point and Prabhas became a force to reckon with.

Baahubali: The Beginning (2015)

The film is credited with reviving the ‘pan-India’ film trend by breaking regional boundaries and achieving national success. Prabhas was at the start of his magnificent best.

Baahubali 2: The Conclusion (2017)

The massive box office success of the film strengthened Prabhas’s stardom, transforming him into India’s first pan-Indian superstar. Baahubali 2: The Conclusion established him as a leading actor with immense nationwide appeal, a status he has since maintained with other high-grossing films.

Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire (2023)

The Prashanth Neel directorial helped Prabhas return to form at the box office. Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire is considered a celebration of Prabhas’s stardom, designed to showcase his ‘larger-than-life’ persona.

Kalki 2898 AD (2024)

Prabhas’ stardom was further amplified by the massive success of Kalki 2898 AD. The film’s blockbuster status solidified his position as a pan-India superstar and the country’s most popular star.