Prabhas is the biggest movie star in India
Following the widespread success of the Baahubali franchise, Prabhas has emerged as the biggest and most successful movie star in India. The last many films of his have emerged as blockbusters and opened in big numbers despite mixed to negative reviews.
From north to south to east to west, Prabhas is the only true Pan-India star who enjoys a massive fan following in every state, every city, and every part of the country. Every filmmaker desires to work with him. He is the highest-paid actor in India. The last many films of his are amongst the highest-grossing Indian films ever. And, he has an amazing upcoming film lineup to follow.
Upcoming films of Prabhas
The Raja Saab
The Raja Saab is an upcoming romantic comedy horror film starring Prabhas in the main lead. It is the first lighthearted film of Prabhas since Baahubali happened to him. Since 2015 and Baahubali, Prabhas has only featured in action films. Alongside Prabhas, The Raja Saab also stars Nidhi Agerwal, Malvika Mohanlal, Sanjay Dutt, Yogi Babu, Riddhi Kumar, Vennela Kishore, Jisshu Sengupta and Brahmanandam among others.
The official budget of The Raja Saab is over 400 crores which is enormously high considering it’s not a large-scale action film. But it is a Prabhas film. with a budget of 400 crores, Prabhas will most likely take home at least 200 crores as his remuneration. The Raja Saab is set to release in April 2025. Prabhas is presently filming the movie in Hyderabad. The Raja Saab will be released in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada and Hindi.
Salaar: Part 2 – Shouryaanga Parvam
Salaar: Part 2 – Shouryaanga Parvam aka Salaar 2 is the upcoming action film of Prabhas. Salaar 2 is a sequel to the 2023 film Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire. Upon its release in December 2023, Salaar: Part 1 received mixed to positive reviews and emerged as one of the highest grossing Indian films ever. Salaar: Part 1 earned over 800+ crores globally. Salaar: Part 2 is one of the most anticipated Indian films.
Besides Prabhas, all the actors who are featured in the first part will reprise their roles in the second part of the film. Salaar: Part 2 stars Prabhas, Prithviraj Sukumaran, Jagapathi Babu, Bobby Simha, Easwari Rao, Shruti Hassan, Tinnu Anand, Devaraj, Brahmaji, John Vijay and Ramana among others. The shooting of Salaar: Part 2 began in August 2024. The film is set to release in 2026. Both parts of the films are presented by the makers of the KGF film franchise, Prashant Neel and Hombale Films.
Spirit
Spirit is the most anticipated and biggest film of Prabhas. It is scheduled to be released in 2026. Spirit is produced by Bhushan Kumar of T-Series and it is written and directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga.
Sandeep Reddy Vanga is the most courageous and bold filmmaker ever in India. The kind of films he makes, the kind of ideas he has, his presentation, and his execution. It is just something else. Several critics have disliked his work but nobody can stop Sandeep Reddy Vanga.
Sandeep Reddy Vanga is known for directing and writing films like Arjun Reddy, Kabir Singh, and Animal. His 2023 directional film ‘Animal’ starring Ranbir Kapoor is one of the most violent Indian films ever. The film received mixed to positive reviews and emerged as one of the highest grossing Indian films ever. While Ranbir Kapoor received widespread admiration for his performance, Sandeep Reddy Vanga and Animal received criticism for endorsing misogyny.
One can imagine what kind of a film Sandeep Reddy Vanga will make with Prabhas. It is rumored that popular American and South Korean actor Don Lee might make his debut with Spirit alongside Prabhas.
Kalki 2898 AD: Part 2
Kalki 2898 AD: Part 2 is scheduled to be released in 2027. It is an epic scientific mythology action film. Kalki 2898 AD: Part 2 is a direct sequel to Kalki 2898 AD: Part 1.
Kalki 2898 AD: Part 2 will feature all of the actors who are featured in the first part. The film stars Prabhas, Deepika Padukone, Amitabh Bachchan, Kamal Hassan, Disha Patani, Brahmanandam and Rajendra Prasad among others. Several new actors will join the remaining cast for different characters.
Kalki 2898 AD: Part 1 is presently the highest grossing Indian film of 2024. The film has earned over 1300+ globally. upon its release, Kalki 2898 AD: Part 1 received widespread critical acclaim and rave reviews for its story, editing, direction, graphics, and VFX. Prabhas and especially Amitabh Bachchan received praise for their performance.
While filming the first part, the cast and crew of Kalki have already shot 60 to 70 percent of the second part. The movie is ready to be released but it will only release in 2027.
Films that are announced but shooting has not begun
The other upcoming films of Prabhas are Fauji, and Kannappa, and a three film deal with Hombale Films.
The producers of the KGF and SalaBesidesar franchise signed a three film deal with Prabhas. Salaar Part 1 is released. Besides that, Prabhas is doing three more films with the production company Hombale Films. One film of the three film deal would be Salaar Part 2. The title of the other two films is not revealed yet. Prabhas is receiving remuneration of over 600 crores for his three film deal with Hombale Films. 200 crore per film.
Kannappa is an upcoming mythology action film starring Vishnu Manchu in the lead role. The film features Prabhas in an extended guest appearance.
Fauji is an upcoming periodic action film starring Prabhas in the lead as an army officer. It will be directed by Hanu Raghavpudi. The film is just announced yet and might take a few years to release.
Prabhas will be next seen in The Raja Saab which releases on 10 April 2025
