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India.com
2 hours ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
Not Shah Rukh Khan, Aamir Khan, Allu Arjun, Yash, THIS is the only Indian actor to give two Rs 1000 crore Pan-India films, name is...
Even a superstar like Salman Khan couldn't save Sikandar from mixed reviews. Yet, fans still filled seats, proving that name value and charisma still drive success, just like Prabhas, who didn't rely on hits alone but carved his path with sheer pan-India appeal. How did Prabhas surpass even the biggest names? Shah Rukh Khan's Pathaan and Jawan both crossed Rs 1,000 crore globally—but they remained primarily Hindi films with dubbed versions, not full pan-India productions. Similarly, Allu Arjun's Pushpa 2 entered the club but stood alone among his works, and Vicky Kaushal fell short despite his star presence. Prabhas, however, achieved it not once, but twice—with films shot, dubbed, and marketed across multiple languages—earning him the title of true pan-India superstar. What made his first Rs 1,000 crore blockbuster, Baahubali 2, legendary? In 2017, Baahubali 2: The Conclusion shattered records, earning Rs 1,788 Cr globally and Rs 1,030 Cr domestically. Prabhas' portrayal of father-son royalty, combined with epic visuals and timeless drama, elevated regional cinema's reach into a nationwide phenomenon. Then Kalki 2898 AD arrived Directed by Nag Ashwin, Kalki 2898 AD brought a futuristic vision rooted in the Mahabharata mythos. Co-starring Deepika Padukone, Amitabh Bachchan, and Kamal Haasan, it crossed the Rs 1,000 Cr worldwide mark again, grossing Rs 1,042 Cr globally and Rs 646 Cr in India. A year on, a sequel is already green-lit, confirming Prabhas' cinematic universe ambitions. What's next? The actor is now all set for his upcoming projects, The Raaja Saab – a triple-role, romantic-horror-comedy by Maruthi with co-stars Nidhhi Agerwal, Malavika Mohanan & Sanjay Dutt. Fauji – directed by Hanu Raghavapudi, promising gritty intensity. Spirit – a Sandeep Reddy Vanga mytho-horror that saw Triptii Dimri replace Deepika. Brahmarakshas – with Prasanth Varma, building more high-concept mysticism. Is Prabhas India's first true pan‑India star? By delivering two Rs 1,000 crore multilingual films, Prabhas hasn't just stood among the greats—he redefines what it means to be a pan‑India star. His journey continues, building universes of myth, magic, and mega-returns.
Mint
18 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Mint
Meet the only Indian actor with two pan-India films in the ₹1,000 cr club, not Shah Rukh Khan, Vicky Kaushal, Allu Arjun
Star power remains one of the strongest indicators of success in the Indian film industry. A recent example is Salman Khan. Despite Sikandar receiving underwhelming reviews, fans still flocked to theatres, proving the power of Salman's stardom. This brings us to the only Indian actor who has achieved a box office feat that even superstars like Shah Rukh Khan, Vicky Kaushal, and Allu Arjun haven't. With not one, but two pan-India films crossing the ₹ 1,000 crore mark globally, this icon has set a record in the industry. It is none other than Prabhas. With Baahubali 2: The Conclusion and Kalki 2898 AD, Prabhas has carved a place for himself in Indian cinema history, earning the title of the undisputed pan-India superstar. While Shah Rukh Khan, Allu Arjun, and Vicky Kaushal are among the biggest actors in Indian cinema, none of them technically have two pan-India films that have each crossed the ₹ 1,000 crore mark worldwide like Prabhas. Shah Rukh Khan's Pathaan and Jawan were massive blockbusters of 2023, crossing ₹ 1,000 crore globally. However, Shah Rukh is still not the only Indian actor with two pan-India films in the ₹ 1,000 crore club. This is because, although both films did cross ₹ 1,000 crore globally, they were primarily Hindi-language films with dubbed versions in other languages. Hence, they don't qualify as true-blue pan-India multilingual releases like Prabhas's films, which were not only shot but also marketed in multiple languages. Similarly, Allu Arjun's Pushpa: The Rise was a huge success during a lull period at the box office. As per Sacnilk, the film crossed the ₹ 350 crore mark worldwide but failed to reach the ₹ 500 crore milestone. Its sequel, Pushpa 2: The Rule, became the fastest Indian movie to cross the ₹ 1,000 crore mark at the worldwide box office, the tracker reported. However, it is the only film of the actor to have crossed that milestone. As for Vicky Kaushal, although he starred in blockbusters like Uri: The Surgical Strike and Sanju, his latest, Chaava, didn't cross the threshold despite an impressive business at the box office, raking in ₹ 807.88 crore. Released in 2017, Baahubali 2 became a cultural phenomenon. With its breathtaking visuals, grand storytelling, and Prabhas's powerful portrayal of Amarendra and Mahendra Baahubali, the film shattered records, collecting over ₹ 1,788 crore worldwide and ₹ 1,030.42 crore in India, as per Sacnilk. It marked a turning point in Indian cinema, proving regional films' potential on the global stage. Last year, he replicated the success with Kalki 2898 AD alongside Deepika Padukone, Amitabh Bachchan, and Kamal Haasan. The futuristic sci-fi epic, directed by Nag Ashwin, brought Prabhas back into the spotlight. Based on the Mahabharata with science fiction elements, Kalki was a visual spectacle and a magnum opus in itself. Within weeks, it joined the ₹ 1,000 crore club, earning ₹ 1,042.25 crore worldwide and ₹ 646.31 crore in India, according to Sacnilk. Friday marks 1 year since the release of Kalki. Kalki revolved around the epic tale of Lord Krishna cursing Ashwatthama to eternal suffering, only for destiny to set him on a path of redemption by protecting the woman carrying the final avatar of Vishnu, Kalki. The Kalki 2898 AD sequel starring Prabhas is already in the works. The film ended with a title card announcing the Kalki 2898 AD Cinematic Universe. Confirming the sequel, it read: 'To be continued…' Besides Kalki, Prabhas has several projects lined up. He will be starring in the romantic horror comedy The Raaja Saab. Directed by Maruthi, Prabhas plays a triple role in the film. It also features Nidhhi Agerwal, Malavika Mohanan, Riddhi Kumar, and Sanjay Dutt. He also has Hanu Raghavapudi's directorial Fauji as his next. The actor was also roped in for Sandeep Reddy Vanga's upcoming film Spirit, which would have reunited him with Deepika Padukone. However, the actress has now been replaced by Triptii Dimri.
India Today
20 hours ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
Big B marks 1 year of Prabhas's Kalki, says open to sequel if team wants him
Amitabh Bachchan celebrated one year of 'Kalki 2898 AD' with a special post on X. The veteran actor who played the role of Ashwatthama in Prabhas and Deepika Padukone's 'Kalki', also expressed his hope of working in 'Kalki 2', if ever Ashwin's 'Kalki 2898 AD' turned out to be a blockbuster at the box office. As the film completed a year, Amitabh Bachchan celebrated the occasion with a heartfelt post. He re-shared Vyjayanthi Movies' post and expressed his gratitude for being a part of such a good he left a big hint about whether he would join the movie for its sequel. 'My honoured privilege to be asked to be a part of it ... one that I admired and respected the blessings of Vijayanti films and the elders that ran and connected with it ever to be a part of it any day again, IF THEY WERE TO EVER TO ASK (sic),' Big B a look at the post here: The film was one of Nag Ashwin's most ambitious projects, bringing a Telugu epic mythological sci-fi tale to the big screen. Set in a dystopian future, it marked the first installment of the Kalki Cinematic in one of his interactions ahead of the re-release of his debut directorial 'Yevade Subramanyam', Nag Ashwin shared key details about 'Kalki 2'. The filmmaker surprised fans by confirming that the sequel is set to go on floors in December even addressed concerns about Prabhas's limited screen time in 'Kalki 2898 AD'. He explained that that the first part focused on establishing the world and the backstories of Sumati (Deepika Padukone) and Ashwatthama (Amitabh Bachchan) to set the stage for Karna (Prabhas). 'The second part will have more of Prabhas, as it will be majorly centred around the Karna and Ashwatthama characters,' he sequel to 'Kalki 2898 AD' will focus on Supreme Yaskin (Kamal Haasan), who has gained the strength to embark on a mission. It will further explore Bhairava's (Prabhas) and Ashwatthama's (Bachchan) journeys to protect SUM-80's (Deepika Padukone) unborn child, who is believed to be the last divine avatar of Lord Vishnu Kalki.- EndsMust Watch
Mint
20 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Mint
Meet the only Indian actor with two pan-India films in the ₹1,000 cr club, not Shah Rukh Khan, Vicky Kaushal, Allu Arjun
Star power remains one of the strongest indicators of success in the Indian film industry. A recent example is Salman Khan. Despite Sikandar receiving underwhelming reviews, fans still flocked to theatres, proving the power of Salman's stardom. This brings us to the only Indian actor who has achieved a box office feat that even superstars like Shah Rukh Khan, Vicky Kaushal, and Allu Arjun haven't. With not one, but two pan-India films crossing the ₹ 1,000 crore mark globally, this icon has set a record in the industry. It is none other than Prabhas. With Baahubali 2: The Conclusion and Kalki 2898 AD, Prabhas has carved a place for himself in Indian cinema history, earning the title of the undisputed pan-India superstar. While Shah Rukh Khan, Allu Arjun, and Vicky Kaushal are among the biggest actors in Indian cinema, none of them technically have two pan-India films that have each crossed the ₹ 1,000 crore mark worldwide like Prabhas. Shah Rukh Khan's Pathaan and Jawan were massive blockbusters of 2023, crossing ₹ 1,000 crore globally. However, Shah Rukh is still not the only Indian actor with two pan-India films in the ₹ 1,000 crore club. This is because, although both films did cross ₹ 1,000 crore globally, they were primarily Hindi-language films with dubbed versions in other languages. Hence, they don't qualify as true-blue pan-India multilingual releases like Prabhas's films, which were not only shot but also marketed in multiple languages. Similarly, Allu Arjun's Pushpa: The Rise was a huge success during a lull period at the box office. As per Sacnilk, the film crossed the ₹ 350 crore mark worldwide but failed to reach the ₹ 500 crore milestone. Its sequel, Pushpa 2: The Rule, became the fastest Indian movie to cross the ₹ 1,000 crore mark at the worldwide box office, the tracker reported. However, it is the only film of the actor to have crossed that milestone. As for Vicky Kaushal, although he starred in blockbusters like Uri: The Surgical Strike and Sanju, his latest, Chaava, didn't cross the threshold despite an impressive business at the box office, raking in ₹ 807.88 crore. Released in 2017, Baahubali 2 became a cultural phenomenon. With its breathtaking visuals, grand storytelling, and Prabhas's powerful portrayal of Amarendra and Mahendra Baahubali, the film shattered records, collecting over ₹ 1,788 crore worldwide and ₹ 1,030.42 crore in India, as per Sacnilk. It marked a turning point in Indian cinema, proving regional films' potential on the global stage. Last year, he replicated the success with Kalki 2898 AD alongside Deepika Padukone, Amitabh Bachchan, and Kamal Haasan. The futuristic sci-fi epic, directed by Nag Ashwin, brought Prabhas back into the spotlight. Based on the Mahabharata with science fiction elements, Kalki was a visual spectacle and a magnum opus in itself. Within weeks, it joined the ₹ 1,000 crore club, earning ₹ 1,042.25 crore worldwide and ₹ 646.31 crore in India, according to Sacnilk. Friday marks 1 year since the release of Kalki. Kalki revolved around the epic tale of Lord Krishna cursing Ashwatthama to eternal suffering, only for destiny to set him on a path of redemption by protecting the woman carrying the final avatar of Vishnu, Kalki. The Kalki 2898 AD sequel starring Prabhas is already in the works. The film ended with a title card announcing the Kalki 2898 AD Cinematic Universe. Confirming the sequel, it read: 'To be continued…' Besides Kalki, Prabhas has several projects lined up. He will be starring in the romantic horror comedy The Raaja Saab. Directed by Maruthi, Prabhas plays a triple role in the film. It also features Nidhhi Agerwal, Malavika Mohanan, Riddhi Kumar, and Sanjay Dutt. He also has Hanu Raghavapudi's directorial Fauji as his next. The actor was also roped in for Sandeep Reddy Vanga's upcoming film Spirit, which would have reunited him with Deepika Padukone. However, the actress has now been replaced by Triptii Dimri. Last but not the least, Prabhas is also a part of Prasanth Varma's upcoming Brahmarakshas.
Time of India
20 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Amitabh Bachchan drops sequel hint while celebrating one year of Prabhas, Deepika and Kamal Haasan starrer 'Kalki 2898 AD'
Picture Credit: X Megastar Amitabh Bachchan shared a tweet as the 2024 blockbuster 'Kalki 2898' AD completed one year after its theatrical release. Directed by Nag Ashwin , the film brought together a powerhouse cast including Prabhas , Deepika Padukone , Kamal Haasan , and Big B himself, and marked a milestone in Indian sci-fi storytelling. On the special occasion, the production house shared a celebratory post on X (formerly Twitter) commemorating the film's anniversary. Amitabh reshared that post and then put an emotional note about his journey with the project and the amazing creative vision of the whole movie. His words, filled with reverence, made a joking remark that he's open to returning for a possible sequel, should the opportunity arise. His tweet reads, "my honoured privilege to be asked to be a part of it .. one that I admired and respected the blessings of Vijayanti films and the elders that ran and connected with it .. ever to be a part of it any day again , IF THEY WERE TO EVER TO ASK .." Amitabh Bachchan played the character of Ashwatthama. 'Kalki 2898 AD' is a sci-fi epic set in the year 2898 AD, when Earth is post-apocalyptic and the last city on the planet, Kashi, ruled by a 200-year-old god-king Supreme Yaskin who lives in a giant inverted pyramid called the Complex. It tells the story of a group protecting Sumathi also called SUM-80, a pregnant woman pregnant with the final avatar of Lord Vishnu, Kalki. Ashwatthama's mission in the film is to protect the mother of the Chosen One in a dystopian future set in the year 2898 AD, where he takes on an older look. Big B's performance has been widely praised for its intensity and gravitas.
