Prabhas, born 23 October 1979 in Chennai, is one of the biggest stars of Indian cinema. Known to millions of fans as the "Rebel Star", he has headlined some of the highest-grossing Indian films of all time, from Baahubali: The Beginning (2015) and Baahubali 2: The Conclusion (2017) to the futuristic epic Kalki 2898 AD (2024). Working predominantly in Telugu cinema, he is widely counted among the highest-paid actors in the country and has been part of the Forbes India Celebrity 100 list since 2015.
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Early Life
Prabhas was born as Uppalapati Venkata Suryanarayana Prabhas Raju on 23 October 1979 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. He comes from a well-known film family: his father, U. S. N. Raju, was a film producer, and his uncle was the legendary Telugu actor Krishnam Raju, who introduced him to the film industry.
A B.Tech graduate, Prabhas has often said that he originally wanted to be a hotelier and never planned to become an actor. Cinema found him through his family, and he went on to enter the Telugu film industry in the early 2000s.
Career
Prabhas made his acting debut with Eeswar in 2002, which had a modest run. His breakthrough came two years later with Varsham (2004), a romantic action drama that made him a star in Telugu cinema.
The rest of the decade and the early 2010s brought a string of hits: Chatrapathi (2005), directed by S. S. Rajamouli; the romantic comedy Darling (2010); the family entertainer Mr. Perfect (2011); and the action drama Mirchi (2013), for which he won the Nandi Award for Best Actor. Along the way he collected 7 Filmfare nominations and 1 SIIMA Award, establishing himself as one of Tollywood's most bankable leading men.
Baahubali & Pan-India Stardom
Everything changed with Baahubali: The Beginning (2015), in which Prabhas played the dual roles of Amarendra Baahubali and Mahendra Baahubali. Its sequel, Baahubali 2: The Conclusion (2017), became the first Indian film to gross over ₹1,000 crore, turning Prabhas into India's first true pan-India star almost overnight.
He followed the Baahubali phenomenon with a run of big-budget releases: the action thriller Saaho (2019), the romantic drama Radhe Shyam (2022), Adipurush (2023), the blockbuster Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire (2023), and Kalki 2898 AD (2024), which grossed over ₹1,100 crore worldwide. He is the first South Indian actor to have a wax figure at Madame Tussauds, and according to reports, he is also the only Indian actor with six films that opened to over ₹100 crore worldwide.
Upcoming Movies
Per reports, Prabhas has a packed slate ahead, though release dates remain unconfirmed: The Raja Saab, directed by Maruthi; Fauzi, directed by Hanu Raghavapudi; Salaar: Part 2 – Shouryanga Parvam, directed by Prashanth Neel; Spirit, directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga; and Kalki 2898 AD Part 2.
Fans tracking big-ticket release dates can also read our posts on Dhurandhar: The Revenge (2026) and Toxic (2026).
Personal Life
Despite his superstardom, Prabhas is famously private and remains unmarried. Born into a cinema family — his father was producer U. S. N. Raju and his uncle was actor Krishnam Raju — he keeps his personal life firmly out of the spotlight. The B.Tech graduate, who once aspired to be a hotelier, is known for his quiet nature and close bond with his family and co-stars.
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FAQs
Q: What is Prabhas' age?
A: Prabhas was born on 23 October 1979, so he is 46 years old.
Q: What is his real name?
A: His full name is Uppalapati Venkata Suryanarayana Prabhas Raju.
Q: What are his biggest films?
A: His biggest films include Baahubali 2: The Conclusion, Kalki 2898 AD, Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire, Saaho, Mirchi, Chatrapathi and Varsham.
Q: What are his upcoming movies?
A: His upcoming films reportedly include The Raja Saab, Fauzi, Salaar: Part 2 – Shouryanga Parvam, Spirit and Kalki 2898 AD Part 2, though dates are unconfirmed.
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