When 'Young Rebel Star' Prabhas Revealed He Is Not Comfortable with Such Titles

As Telugu star Prabhas celebrates his birthday on Monday, we take a look at the time (before Bahubali released) when he talked about never working in art films. Actor Prabhas celebrates his birthday on Monday. The Telugu star first made his debut in 2002 with Eeswar and gained fame two years later when he featured in Varsham. By the time the action film Mirchi released in theaters in 2013, he was already a popular star and had acquired the title of 'Young Rebel Star.' This was much before he gained national stardom with SS Rajamouli's 'Bahubali: The Beginning' in 2015.

Prabhas' Thoughts on Titles

Did you know that in an interview around the release of 'Mirchi,' Prabhas had told 123Telugu.com that he is not comfortable with titles such as the one given to him?

Speaking in the interview, at the time when he was working on SS Rajamouli's historic drama, Prabhas said he is not comfortable with titles and just wants to be Prabhas. He mentioned, "You see, I am never really comfortable with titles. If left to me, I will simply use Prabhas. I tried to convince my friends to drop 'Young Rebel Star' for 'Mirchi,' but they convinced me otherwise. My fans love that title, and they did not want to disappoint them. I agreed to it. My fans are most important to me, and whatever they like is what I will like (laughs)."

Prabhas: ‘Won’t Act in Parallel Cinema'

Prabhas also mentioned in the interview that he will never act in parallel cinema or art films. "I will stick to entertainers. I will experiment within the limits of my image. For example, 'Darling' and 'Mr. Perfect' were experiments for me since I attempted family drama. I may never do a film like 'Chakram' again. I did get bored after a string of action films, and that is why I opted to do films like 'Darling' and 'Mr. Perfect.' I got my kick, and I am now working on an action entertainer, 'Bahubali.'"

Prabhas' New Projects

Prabhas was seen essaying the role of Raghava in Om Raut's 'Adipurush,' which was released earlier this year. The film also featured Saif Ali Khan as Raavan and Kriti Sanon as Janaki. The film received widespread criticism for poor graphics, VFX, and the wrong representation of the characters.

Up next, Prabhas is all set for a box-office clash with Shah Rukh Khan. Shah Rukh's 'Dunki' will release on the same day as Prashanth Neel's 'Salaar Part One,' which features Prabhas. Both films will be released on Christmas this year.

Apart from 'Salaar,' Prabhas also has Nag Ashwin's 'Kalki 2898 AD,' along with two other Telugu films lined up for release next year.

Uppalapati Venkata Suryanarayana Prabhas Raju: A Journey to Stardom

Uppalapati Venkata Suryanarayana Prabhas Raju, known mononymously as Prabhas, is an Indian actor who predominantly works in Telugu cinema. Born on 23 October 1979, Prabhas has carved a niche for himself in the Indian film industry with his exceptional acting skills and charismatic screen presence.

Early Life and Education

Prabhas was born into a Telugu-speaking family to film producer Uppalapati Surya Narayana Raju and Siva Kumari in Madras, Tamil Nadu. The youngest of three children, he has an elder brother, Prabodh, and an elder sister, Pragathi. His family hails from Mogalthur, near Bhimavaram of West Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh.

Prabhas did his schooling at Don Bosco Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Chennai, and at DNR High School, Bhimavaram. He then completed his intermediate education from Nalanda College, Hyderabad. He is also an alumnus of Satyanand Film Institute, Visakhapatnam.

Career Highlights

Prabhas made his acting debut with the 2002 Telugu drama 'Eeswar' and later attained his breakthrough with the action romance 'Varsham' (2004). His notable works include 'Chatrapathi' (2005), 'Bujjigadu' (2008), 'Billa' (2009), 'Darling' (2010), 'Mr. Perfect' (2011), and 'Mirchi' (2013). He won the Nandi Award for Best Actor for his performance in 'Mirchi.'

In 2015, Prabhas portrayed the title role in S. S. Rajamouli's epic action drama 'Baahubali: The Beginning,' which is the thirteenth-highest-grossing Indian film to date. He later reprised his role in its sequel, 'Baahubali 2: The Conclusion' (2017), which became the first Indian film ever to gross over ₹1,000 crore (US$155 million) in all languages in just ten days and is the second-highest-grossing Indian film to date. This helped Prabhas achieve international recognition. He then starred in the pan-India action thriller 'Saaho' (2019).

Achievements and Recognition

Prabhas is one of the highest-paid actors in Indian cinema and has featured in Forbes India's Celebrity 100 list since 2015. He has received seven Filmfare Awards nominations, a Nandi Award, and a SIIMA Award.

Prabhas is the first South Indian actor to receive a wax sculpture at Madame Tussaud's wax museum. In addition to his film career, he is widely known for promoting various humanitarian and philanthropic causes. He is also the brand ambassador for the Mahindra TUV300.

In conclusion, Prabhas' journey from a young boy from Madras to an internationally recognized actor is truly inspiring. His dedication to his craft and his ability to captivate audiences worldwide make him a true icon of Indian cinema.