Prabhas: India's Box Office Phenomenon

As Prabhas turns 46 today, his position as Indian cinema's most bankable star remains undisputed. The actor's last seven films have collectively earned over Rs 5,000 crore at the global box office, a feat unmatched by any contemporary Indian actor.

Prabhas's journey to pan-Indian stardom began with SS Rajamouli's Baahubali franchise. The 2015 film *Baahubali: The Beginning* collected Rs 650 crore worldwide, but it was the 2017 sequel that truly made history. *Baahubali 2: The Conclusion* shattered every record, earning Rs 1,800 crore globally and becoming India's second highest-grossing film. Together, these epic dramas brought in Rs 2,450 crore, changing the landscape of Indian cinema forever.

Success wasn't always guaranteed. After Baahubali, Prabhas faced three consecutive underperformers that failed to recover their massive budgets. *Saaho* (2019) managed Rs 450 crore, *Radhe Shyam* (2022) collected Rs 150 crore, and *Adipurush* (2023) grossed Rs 400 crore worldwide. While these films disappointed critics and trade analysts, they still earned Rs 1,000 crore collectively a testament to the actor's drawing power even during rough patches.

Prabhas silenced doubters with 2023's *Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire*, directed by Prashanth Neel. The action thriller stormed theatres worldwide, collecting Rs 620 crore. He followed up with 2024's *Kalki 2898 AD*, a mythological sci-fi epic featuring Amitabh Bachchan, Deepika Padukone, and Kamal Haasan. Directed by Nag Ashwin, the film earned Rs 1,040 crore globally, marking Prabhas's second film to cross the Rs 1,000 crore mark.

What sets Prabhas apart is his opening day performance. Five of his films *Baahubali 2*, *Saaho*, *Adipurush*, *Salaar*, and *Kalki 2898 AD*—have earned over Rs 100 crore on their first day alone, the most for any Indian actor. This consistency proves his unparalleled audience reach across languages and regions.

The actor shows no signs of slowing down. His upcoming slate includes *The Raja Saab*, a romantic horror comedy releasing January 9, and *Fauzi*, a period war drama set in 1940s colonial India. Fans also eagerly await *Salaar: Part 2*, the *Kalki 2898 AD* sequel, and Sandeep Reddy Vanga's *Spirit*.

With Rs 5,110 crore earned from his last seven releases over ten years, Prabhas has proven that he's not just a star,he's a box office institution.