23 Years of Prabhas: Celebrating India’s Unstoppable Pan-India Superstar
11 Nov 2025 7:44 PM IST11 Nov 2025 7:44 PM IST
From Eeswar to Kalki 2898 AD, Prabhas has transformed from a regional hero into the face of Indian cinema’s global rise
Marking 23 years in cinema, Prabhas continues to redefine superstardom, bridging cultures and commanding the big screen with unmatched charisma and humility.
It’s been 23 glorious years since the undisputed pan-India superstar Prabhas made his debut with Eeswar, and in that time, he’s become nothing short of a phenomenon. From his early days as a promising newcomer to becoming the face of Indian cinema’s global expansion, Prabhas has rewritten every definition of stardom.
It was Baahubali that changed everything. The film didn’t just break records; it broke barriers. When Baahubali 2 became the first Indian film to cross ₹1000 crore worldwide, Prabhas was no longer just a Telugu superstar, he became India’s first true pan-India superstar. Every major release since has been measured against the Baahubali standard, a benchmark that only Prabhas continues to meet.
What makes Prabhas truly unmatched is his rare ability to turn every release into an event. From Saaho to Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire, and Kalki 2898 AD, his films dominate conversations across languages and borders. Kalki 2898 AD especially reinforced his power, opening to record-breaking numbers and cementing him as the only actor with five ₹100 crore openers — Baahubali 2, Saaho, Adipurush, Salaar, and Kalki. In an era where audiences are spoiled for choice, Prabhas remains the Day 1 King of Indian cinema.
His pan-India appeal is unmatched; From mythological epics to futuristic sagas, every Prabhas movie is built as a cinematic spectacle meant for the big screen. And yet, beyond the scale and stardom, it’s his humility that draws people in. Fans from across the world celebrate him not just as an actor, but as a person; soft-spoken, kind, and grounded despite the astronomical fame.
Now, as he completes 23rd year in cinema, Prabhas stands at an extraordinary point in his career. With Salaar: Part 2 – Shouryaanga Parvam, Spirit, Fauzi, The Raja Saab, Kalki 2898 AD Part 2, and more films on the way, his lineup looks like the roadmap of Indian cinema’s future.
Prabhas isn’t just a superstar, he’s an emotion. A bridge between the South and the North, between spectacle and sincerity. Twenty-three years later, his magic hasn’t faded; it’s only grown stronger. And as audiences await every new chapter, one truth stands tall; there’s only one Prabhas, and he continues to rule, effortlessly, as the undisputed Pan-India Superstar.
( Source : Deccan Chronicle )
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