Actor
Prabhas
Based In
Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad
Origin
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Years Active
2002–present
Prabhas Biography
Prabhas — Full Information
- Full Name: Uppalapati Venkata Suryanarayana Prabhas Raju
- Popular Name: Prabhas
- Nickname: Darling, Rebel Star
- Date of Birth: October 23, 1979
- Age: 46
- Birthplace: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
- Hometown: Bhimavaram, Andhra Pradesh, India
- Nationality: Indian
- Profession: Actor
- Industry: Telugu cinema, Pan-India
- Debut Film: Eeshwar (2002)
- Breakthrough Role: Varsham (2004)
- Notable For: Baahubali franchise, Pan-India stardom
- Height: 6 ft 2 in (approx.)
- Languages Known: Telugu, Hindi, English
Family Background
- Father: Uppalapati Surya Narayana Raju (Film producer)
- Mother: Siva Kumari
Siblings:
- Sister: Pragathi
- Brother: Prabodh
- Uncle: Krishnam Raju (Veteran Telugu actor, politician)
Education
- Schooling: DNR Public School, Bhimavaram
- College: Sri Chaitanya College, Hyderabad
- Acting/Film Training: Formal training in acting and action choreography (details private)
Career highlight
| Year | Movie / Project | Role / Highlight |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Eeshwar | Debut |
| 2004 | Varsham | Breakthrough |
| 2005 | Chatrapathi | Major Success |
| 2010 | Darling | Critical & commercial hit |
| 2012 | Rebel | Established “Rebel Star” image |
| 2015 | Baahubali: The Beginning | Pan-India stardom |
| 2017 | Baahubali 2: The Conclusion | All-time blockbuster |
| 2019 | Saaho | Pan-India action film |
| 2022 | Radhe Shyam | Lead role |
| 2023 | Adipurush | Mythological role |
| 2023 | Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire | Major box-office success |
| 2025 | The Raja Saab / Spirit / Salaar 2 (Upcoming) | Upcoming projects |
Recent Activities — Prabhas
- Official launch of his upcoming film Spirit, with shooting beginning on November 23, 2025.
- Preparing for the release of the horror-comedy film The Raja Saab, scheduled for January 9, 2025.
- The poster of a new period drama titled Fauzi, generating strong buzz among fans and media.
| Year | Award Name | Category | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Santosham Film Awards | Best Young Performer | Varsham | Won |
| 2010 | CineMAA Awards | Best Actor (Critics) | Darling | Won |
| 2013 | Nandi Awards | Best Actor – Telugu | Mirchi | Won |
| 2015 | Santosham Film Awards | Best Actor | Baahubali: The Beginning | Won |
| 2017 | South Indian International Movie Awards | Best Actor – Telugu | Baahubali 2: The Conclusion | Won |
About Prabhas
Prabhas is an Indian film actor primarily known for his work in Telugu cinema, with pan-India fame following blockbuster films like the Baahubali series.
He is best known for his portrayal of Amarendra Baahubali and Mahendra Baahubali in the Baahubali films, which became global box-office phenomena.
Prabhas made his acting debut in 2002 with the Telugu film Eeshwar.
Yes, Prabhas is considered one of the first true pan-India stars, with a massive fanbase across India and internationally.
Some of his notable films include Varsham, Chatrapathi, Darling, Mirchi, and the Baahubali series.
Yes, he made his Hindi cinema presence more prominent after becoming a pan-India star and continues appearing in multilingual projects.
His upcoming projects include Spirit, The Raja Saab, and Fauzi.
Prabhas has won 6 awards with 13 total nominations in his career so far.
Yes, Prabhas is widely recognized for his work in action and period films, though he has also acted in romance and comedy genres.
Prabhas is known for his low-profile lifestyle, dedication to large-scale cinema, and being among the highest-paid actors in India.