Prabhas Completes 24 Years In Telugu Cinema, From 'Eeswar' To Pan-India Stardom

Actor Prabhas has completed 24 years in Telugu cinema, marking a remarkable journey from his debut film 'Eeswar' to becoming one of India's biggest pan-India stars. The actor made his acting debut on November 11, 2002, with the film directed by Jayanth C. Paranjee, which featured Sridevi Vijaykumar as the female lead.

Born Uppalapati Venkata Suryanarayana Prabhas Raju, he is the nephew of legendary Telugu actor Krishnam Raju. After beginning his career with 'Eeswar', Prabhas gained recognition with successful films such as 'Varsham' (2004) and 'Chatrapathi' (2005), directed by S. S. Rajamouli. He subsequently strengthened his position with films including 'Bujjigadu', 'Billa', 'Darling', 'Mr. Perfect' and 'Mirchi'.

However, his career reached a turning point with the 'Baahubali' franchise. Prabhas dedicated nearly five years (2012–2017) to the two-part epic directed by Rajamouli. 'Baahubali 2: The Conclusion' became the first Indian film to cross the ₹1,000-crore worldwide box-office milestone, taking his popularity beyond regional boundaries.

His subsequent films, including 'Saaho', 'Adipurush', 'Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire' and 'Kalki 2898 AD', further demonstrated his commercial appeal. With 'The Raja Saab' also joining the list, Prabhas has six films reportedly crossing ₹100 crore in worldwide opening-day collections.

Meanwhile, 'The Raja Saab', directed by Maruthi, was released on January 9, 2026. Looking ahead, his upcoming projects include Hanu Raghavapudi's 'Fauzi', Sandeep Reddy Vanga's 'Spirit', 'Kalki 2898 AD' sequel and 'Salaar: Part 2 – Shouryaanga Parvam'. While 'Fauzi' has been postponed, 'Salaar 2' is expected to begin production in June 2027.

As fans celebrate his 24-year journey, social media has been filled with tributes, videos and fan edits celebrating his humility, screen presence and mass appeal.