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Who is Prabhas?
Prabhas is an Indian actor who has made the leap to international fame for portraying the title role in S. S. Rajamouli’s epic Baahubali franchise. The actor mostly works in Telugu movies. After the success of Baahubali, he doubled his remuneration who is now one of the highest-paid actors in the industry. His notable acting credits include Mirchi, Varsham, Chatrapathi, Chakram, Billa, Darling, and Mr. Perfect.
Biography
Prabhas was born on the 23rd of October 1979 in Madras (now Chennai), Tamil Nadu, India. He is currently 41 years old.
| Birth Name | Venkata Satyanarayana Prabhas Raju Uppalapa |
| Nickname | Prabhas, Darling |
| Date of Birth | October 23, 1979 |
| Place of Birth | Madras, India |
| Age | 41 years old |
| Sun Sign | Scorpio |
| Profession | Actor |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Ethnicity | Telugu (Indian) |
Family
- Father – Uppalapati Surya Narayana Raju (Producer) (Died in February 2010)
- Mother – Siva Kumari
- Siblings – Pramod Uppalapati (Older Brother), Pragathi (Older Sister)
- Relatives – Krishnam Raju Uppalapati (Uncle) (Actor, Politician), Veera Venkata Satyanarayana Raju (Paternal Grandfather)
Education
Prabhas attended DNR School in Bhimavaram, Andhra Pradesh. He, then, joined Sri Chaitanya College in Hyderabad from where he graduated with a B. Tech degree.
Prabhas Personal Life
Prabhas was rumored to be dating actress Kajal Aggarwal in 2010. He was then romantically linked with actress Anushka Shetty, with whom he worked in films like Billa, Mirchi, and Baahubali film series.
Physical Statistics
| Height | Feet – 6 feet 2.5 inches Centimeters – 189 cm Meters – 1.89 m |
| Weight | Kilograms – 95 kg Pounds – 109 lbs |
| Body Build | Athletic |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Sexuality | Straight |
| Distinctive Features | Towering height Well build |
Professional Statistics
Film Debut
He made his acting debut with the 2002 Telugu movie Eeshwar in which he played the title role as Eeshwar.
Television Debut
In 2009, he appeared in the Lakshmi Talk Show as himself.
Famous For
He is famous for playing the role of Mahendra Baahubali / Shivudu / Amarendra Baahubali in the Baahubali film series.
Brand Endorsements
He featured in Mahindra TUV300 commercial.
Prabhas Net Worth
The dashing actor has a net worth of $15
Prabhas Favorites
- Food – Biryani
- Actors – Robert De Niro, Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan
- Actresses – Deepika Padukone, Trisha, Shriya Saran
- Movies – Munna Bhai MBBS, 3 Idiots, Bhakta Kannappa
- Book – The Fountainhead by Ayn Rand
- Color – Black
Prabhas Facts
Prabhas intended to become a businessman, but fate had other ideas.
He made a special cameo appearance for a song “Punjabi Mast” in the 2014 Hindi film Action Jackson.
He rejected over 6000 marriage proposals which he received in between 2012 and 2017.
The Baahubali actor reportedly increased the price of a brand endorsement per year to 10 crore rupees after the success of the Baahubali film series.
It took 5 years to complete the Baahubali film series and didn’t sign any other movie while shooting for the film.
He is an avid reader and has maintained a library at home.
The success of Baahubali franchise has led him to have a wax statue at Madame Tussauds, Bangkok, making him the first south Indian to get such honor.