Mic
Friday, 24 Oct 2025
Mid-Day GujaratiInquilabMid-Day Hindi
Mid-Day
Logo
Home

Home

Photos

Photos

E-Paper

E-Paper

Video

Videos

Shots

Shots

Mumbai Lake LevelMumbai Lake Level

Home / Entertainment / Regional Indian Cinema News / Photos / Before Baahubali, how Prabhas became a darling of the masses

Before Baahubali, how Prabhas became a darling of the masses

Updated On: 23 October, 2023 02:14 PM IST | Athulya Nambiar

Prabhas Birthday 2023: The actor began his acting journey in the Telugu film industry in 2002 with the film Eeswar. He had his breakthrough performance in the 2004 film `Varsham ` opposite Trisha. In the following years, Prabhas earned a loyal fan following with his work in films like `Chatrapathi`, `Mr Perfect`, among others. With the release of the 2010 film `Darling`, he became a darling of his fans. The actor famously refers to his fans as Darlings. While he achieved pan-India star status post 2015 with the success of Baahubali, before that he was a darling among his Telugu audience  

  • WhatsApp
  • Twitter
  • WhatsApp
Prabhas Birthday 2023: The actor began his acting journey in the Telugu film industry in 2002 with the film Eeswar. He had his breakthrough performance in the 2004 film `Varsham ` opposite Trisha. In the following years, Prabhas earned a loyal fan following with his work in films like `Chatrapathi`, `Mr Perfect`, among others. With the release of the 2010 film `Darling`, he became a darling of his fans. The actor famously refers to his fans as Darlings. While he achieved pan-India star status post 2015 with the success of Baahubali, before that he was a darling among his Telugu audience  

1/16

Prabhas Birthday 2023: The actor began his acting journey in the Telugu film industry in 2002 with the film Eeswar. He had his breakthrough performance in the 2004 film `Varsham ` opposite Trisha. In the following years, Prabhas earned a loyal fan following with his work in films like `Chatrapathi`, `Mr Perfect`, among others. With the release of the 2010 film `Darling`, he became a darling of his fans. The actor famously refers to his fans as Darlings. While he achieved pan-India star status post 2015 with the success of Baahubali, before that he was a darling among his Telugu audience  

Prabhas made his acting debut with a pleasant role in the Telugu film Eeswar in 2021

2/16

Prabhas made his acting debut with a pleasant role in the Telugu film Eeswar in 2021

He gave his breakthrough performance in the film Varsham that was released in 2004

3/16

He gave his breakthrough performance in the film Varsham that was released in 2004

Prabhas`s first collaboration with filmmaker SS Rajamouli was for the action-paced drama `Chatrapathi`. In the film, he essayed the role of a refugee, exploited by goons

4/16

Prabhas`s first collaboration with filmmaker SS Rajamouli was for the action-paced drama `Chatrapathi`. In the film, he essayed the role of a refugee, exploited by goons

In 2008, Prabhas once again collaborated with Trisha for Puri Jaggannadh`s action-comedy film `Bujjigadu`. The film released to positive reviews and was later remade in Bangladesh as Pagla Deewana with Pori Moni & Shahriaz

5/16

In 2008, Prabhas once again collaborated with Trisha for Puri Jaggannadh`s action-comedy film `Bujjigadu`. The film released to positive reviews and was later remade in Bangladesh as Pagla Deewana with Pori Moni & Shahriaz

Prabhas`s film `Billa` was a very visually stylish film.  The film stars Prabhas in a dual role alongside Krishnam Raju, Anushka Shetty, Namitha, Rahman, and Kelly Dorjee. A remake of the 1978 Hindi film Don by Salim–Javed

6/16

Prabhas`s film `Billa` was a very visually stylish film.  The film stars Prabhas in a dual role alongside Krishnam Raju, Anushka Shetty, Namitha, Rahman, and Kelly Dorjee. A remake of the 1978 Hindi film Don by Salim–Javed

In 2010, he appeared in the romantic comedy Darling which received positive reviews upon release

7/16

In 2010, he appeared in the romantic comedy Darling which received positive reviews upon release

The film was the biggest Telugu blockbuster of 2010. The film made him the Darling of the masses 

8/16

The film was the biggest Telugu blockbuster of 2010. The film made him the Darling of the masses 

This 2011 film `Mr Perfect` further strengthed his star status in the Telugu film industry. The romantic comedy film directed by Dasaradh also stars Prabhas, Kajal Agarwal and Taapsee Pannu

9/16

This 2011 film `Mr Perfect` further strengthed his star status in the Telugu film industry. The romantic comedy film directed by Dasaradh also stars Prabhas, Kajal Agarwal and Taapsee Pannu

In 2012, Prabhas starred in `Rebel`, an action film directed by Raghava Lawrence. While the film was made purely for the masses, it earned him the title of `Young Rebel star` which continues to be associated with him

10/16

In 2012, Prabhas starred in `Rebel`, an action film directed by Raghava Lawrence. While the film was made purely for the masses, it earned him the title of `Young Rebel star` which continues to be associated with him

With professional success also came rumours around his personal life. For the longest time, he has been rumoured to be dating Anushka Shetty

11/16

With professional success also came rumours around his personal life. For the longest time, he has been rumoured to be dating Anushka Shetty

The rumours got stronger when they displayed amazing chemistry in Baahubali 2

12/16

The rumours got stronger when they displayed amazing chemistry in Baahubali 2

With the success of Baahubali, Prabhas achieved pan-India status. For the film, the actor refused several offers and dedicated years to the making of the two part film directed by SS Rajamouli

13/16

With the success of Baahubali, Prabhas achieved pan-India status. For the film, the actor refused several offers and dedicated years to the making of the two part film directed by SS Rajamouli

With his pan-India status, filmmakers started investing in the actor and trusted him with big budget projects. However, his latest projects like Saaho and Radhe Shyam failed to have the Baahubali like impact

14/16

With his pan-India status, filmmakers started investing in the actor and trusted him with big budget projects. However, his latest projects like Saaho and Radhe Shyam failed to have the Baahubali like impact

His last release was `Adipurush`. Touted to be the biggest film of the year, the film tanked at the box office. Not only was the film criticised by reviewers, even fans of the star trashed it

15/16

His last release was `Adipurush`. Touted to be the biggest film of the year, the film tanked at the box office. Not only was the film criticised by reviewers, even fans of the star trashed it

Now all eyes are on Prabhas`s next film `Salaar` with KGF director Prashant Neel. The film hopes to revive the actor`s status at the box office

16/16

Now all eyes are on Prabhas`s next film `Salaar` with KGF director Prashant Neel. The film hopes to revive the actor`s status at the box office

Tags

Photo of Day

High tidal waves in Mumbai delay Lalbaugcha Raja`s visarjan

High tidal waves in Mumbai delay Lalbaugcha Raja`s visarjan

The iconic Lalbaugcha Raja idol was shifted onto a raft on Sunday afternoon after delays since morning due to high tide and technical challenges, with final immersion, delayed by several hours, expected to take place around 11 pm, officials said.

Advertisement