Will ‘Brand Prabhas’ be revived in a big way with Salaar, Project K?

Saaho, Radhe Shyam, and now Adipurush, one can think of Prabhas’ only mega-hit, SS Rajamouli’s Baahubali. He is one of the biggest actors with a strong fan base not only in South but also in North India. Unfortunately, none of Prabhas’ films have worked positively in the last 5 years. However, back to back flops could not dampen his stardom.

Adipurush, directed by Om Raut, is an Indian epic mythology film based on the Hindu epic Ramayana, released on 16 June. Starring Prabhas as Raghav, Kriti Sanon as Janaki, and Saif Ali Khan as Lankesh, Adipurush probably opened to an average response. Audience and critics alike but is witnessing a strong hold at the box office. Adipurush certainly created an unprecedented buzz among film watchers and veterans in the film industry for its potential story, scale and budget.

The makers of the magnum opus Adipurush certainly took advantage of Prabhas’ stardom, which meant that most of the money was riding on his shoulders alone. The success or failure of the film will decide the future of Prabhas’ career. After a string of flops, all eyes were on Prabhas. However, it is expected that the film will witness a record breaking opening weekend at the box office.

One cannot intellectualize failure or success, of course, but it is heart-wrenching to know that a film based on Ramayana didn’t strike the right chord with the audience and critics. The makers have made a huge mistake in setting up and executing such a huge project.

Well, upcoming films like Salaar, Spirit and Project K are expected to ensure that Prabhas will rise like a phoenix. Directors like Nag Ashwin, Prashanth Neel, and Sandeep Reddy Vanga certainly know what to do to attract their fans and bring them back to the 70mm screen beyond just showing off an action avatar and chiseled abs. I feel positive that the brand ‘Prabhas’ will revive in a big way like never before.

From an action hero to a lover boy and a palmist, Prabhas has evolved into playing various roles in cinema that set him much higher than a typical actor. Hope Prabhas makes the most of the opportunities now coming his way. He has potential but needs to do films with directors who do justice to his screen presence.

Given his truly pan-Indian appeal, all eyes are on his upcoming projects. With Prashanth Neel’s Salaar – a thrilling gangster drama, a superhero film project with director Nag Ashwin and Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s Soul – their lineup looks strong.

Let’s see if Prabhas manages his game well from here on. He definitely has the potential to emerge as the biggest star, but only if he makes the right choices.

Read also: Adipurush Box Office Collection; The Prabhas starrer holds a decent second day, tops Rs. 150 crores in India

Saaho, Radhe Shyam, and now Adipurush, one can think of Prabhas’ only mega-hit, SS Rajamouli’s Baahubali. He is one of the biggest actors with a strong fan base not only in South but also in North India. Unfortunately, none of Prabhas’ films have worked positively in the last 5 years. However, back to back flops could not dampen his stardom.

Adipurush, directed by Om Raut, is an Indian epic mythology film based on the Hindu epic Ramayana, released on 16 June. Starring Prabhas as Raghav, Kriti Sanon as Janaki, and Saif Ali Khan as Lankesh, Adipurush probably opened to an average response. Audience and critics alike but is witnessing a strong hold at the box office. Adipurush certainly created an unprecedented buzz among film watchers and veterans in the film industry for its potential story, scale and budget.

The makers of the magnum opus Adipurush certainly took advantage of Prabhas’ stardom, which meant that most of the money was riding on his shoulders alone. The success or failure of the film will decide the future of Prabhas’ career. After a string of flops, all eyes were on Prabhas. However, it is expected that the film will witness a record breaking opening weekend at the box office.

One cannot intellectualize failure or success, of course, but it is heart-wrenching to know that a film based on Ramayana didn’t strike the right chord with the audience and critics. The makers have made a huge mistake in setting up and executing such a huge project.

Well, upcoming films like Salaar, Spirit and Project K are expected to ensure that Prabhas will rise like a phoenix. Directors like Nag Ashwin, Prashanth Neel, and Sandeep Reddy Vanga certainly know what to do to attract their fans and bring them back to the 70mm screen beyond just showing off an action avatar and chiseled abs. I feel positive that the brand ‘Prabhas’ will revive in a big way like never before.

From an action hero to a lover boy and a palmist, Prabhas has evolved into playing various roles in cinema that set him much higher than a typical actor. Hope Prabhas makes the most of the opportunities now coming his way. He has potential but needs to do films with directors who do justice to his screen presence.

Given his truly pan-Indian appeal, all eyes are on his upcoming projects. With Prashanth Neel’s Salaar – a thrilling gangster drama, a superhero film project with director Nag Ashwin and Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s Soul – their lineup looks strong.

Let’s see if Prabhas manages his game well from here on. He definitely has the potential to emerge as the biggest star, but only if he makes the right choices.

Read also: Adipurush Box Office Collection; The Prabhas starrer holds a decent second day, tops Rs. 150 crores in India