Prabhas Biography: Age, Family, Movies, Marriage and Latest News
Prabhas (born 23 October 1979) is an Indian actor who works mainly in Telugu cinema. He became India’s first pan-Indian superstar with S. S. Rajamouli’s Baahubali films, and he is the first Indian actor with two films that grossed over ₹1,000 crore worldwide. His next release is the period war drama Fauji, directed by Hanu Raghavapudi.
Prabhas Latest News (October 2026)
- 3 December 2026: Fauji (also spelled Fauzi), a 1940s-set war drama directed by Hanu Raghavapudi, is scheduled for a worldwide release. The date was announced in July 2026 with a new poster.
- 2026: Shooting of Kalki 2898 AD Part 2 began in February, with Amitabh Bachchan and Kamal Haasan returning. Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s Spirit is dated for 5 March 2027.
- 9 January 2026: The horror comedy The RajaSaab, directed by Maruthi, released for Sankranti but performed poorly at the box office.
Prabhas Profile, Age and Wiki
| Bio | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Uppalapati Venkata Suryanarayana Prabhas Raju |
| Nickname | Darling, Rebel Star |
| Profession | Actor |
| Known for | Varsham, Chatrapathi, Mirchi, Baahubali, Salaar, Kalki 2898 AD |
| Career | |
| Debut film | Eeswar (2002) |
| Breakthrough | Varsham (2004) |
| Pan-India breakthrough | Baahubali: The Beginning (2015) |
| Biggest hit | Baahubali 2: The Conclusion (2017), over ₹1,800 crore worldwide |
| Major awards | Nandi Award for Best Actor (Mirchi); SIIMA Best Actor (Baahubali 2) |
| Next release | Fauji, 3 December 2026 |
| Personal Life | |
| Date of birth | 23 October 1979 |
| Age (as of 2026) | 46 years (turns 47 on 23 October 2026) |
| Birthplace | Madras (now Chennai), Tamil Nadu, India |
| Native place | Mogalthur, West Godavari, Andhra Pradesh |
| Nationality | Indian |
| School | DNR High School, Bhimavaram; Don Bosco Matriculation School, Chennai |
| College | Nalanda College, Hyderabad (Intermediate); Sri Chaitanya College, Hyderabad |
| Acting training | Satyanand Film Institute, Visakhapatnam |
| Relationships and Family | |
| Marital status | Unmarried |
| Father | Uppalapati Surya Narayana Raju (film producer; died 2010) |
| Mother | Siva Kumari
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| Siblings | Elder brother Prabodh, elder sister Pragathi
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| Uncle | Krishnam Raju (actor and politician; died 2022) |
Prabhas Early Life, Family and Education
Prabhas was born on 23 October 1979 in Madras (now Chennai). His family comes from Mogalthur, near Bhimavaram in the West Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh. His father, U. Surya Narayana Raju, was a film producer, and his uncle was the veteran actor and former Union Minister Krishnam Raju, known as the original “Rebel Star.” Prabhas is the youngest of three children, with an elder brother, Prabodh, and an elder sister, Pragathi.
He studied at Don Bosco Matriculation School in Chennai and DNR High School in Bhimavaram, then completed his intermediate education at Nalanda College in Hyderabad. Before his debut, he trained in acting at the Satyanand Film Institute in Visakhapatnam. Growing up in a film family, with his father producing films and his uncle Krishnam Raju a major Telugu star since the 1970s, he was familiar with film sets from a young age.
Prabhas Career
Debut and rise in Telugu cinema (2002–2014)
Prabhas made his debut with Jayanth C. Paranjee’s Eeswar (2002). His first major success was the romantic action film Varsham (2004), followed by S. S. Rajamouli’s Chatrapathi (2005), his first collaboration with the director. He built a strong fan base with Bujjigadu (2008), the family entertainer Darling (2010) and Mr. Perfect (2011).
Koratala Siva’s action drama Mirchi (2013) was one of the biggest Telugu hits of its year and won him the Nandi Award for Best Actor.
Baahubali and pan-India stardom (2015–2017)
Prabhas spent about five years on Rajamouli’s two-part epic, playing both Amarendra Baahubali and his son Mahendra Baahubali. Baahubali: The Beginning (2015) became a nationwide phenomenon, and Baahubali 2: The Conclusion (2017) grossed over ₹1,800 crore worldwide, becoming the highest-grossing Indian film at the time. The films made Prabhas the first South Indian actor to be honoured with a wax statue at Madame Tussauds, unveiled in Bangkok in 2017.
Big-budget experiments (2019–2023)
After Baahubali, Prabhas focused on large-scale pan-India releases. The action thriller Saaho (2019) did well in Hindi markets despite mixed reviews. The period romance Radhe Shyam (2022) and the mythological drama Adipurush (2023), in which he played Raghava (Lord Ram), were box-office disappointments.
He bounced back with Prashanth Neel’s action drama Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire (2023), which grossed over ₹700 crore worldwide.
Kalki 2898 AD and recent work (2024–2026)
Nag Ashwin’s science-fiction epic Kalki 2898 AD (2024), co-starring Amitabh Bachchan, Kamal Haasan and Deepika Padukone, grossed more than ₹1,100 crore. It made Prabhas the first Indian actor with two films above the ₹1,000-crore mark. In 2025 he made an extended cameo as Rudra in Kannappa, and the combined re-release Baahubali: The Epic reached theatres on 31 October 2025.
His 2026 Sankranti release, the horror comedy The RajaSaab, did not meet expectations. His slate ahead is the busiest of his career: Fauji (3 December 2026), Spirit with Sandeep Reddy Vanga (5 March 2027), Kalki 2898 AD Part 2, which began filming in February 2026, and Salaar: Part 2 – Shouryaanga Parvam.
Prabhas Movies List
| Year | Film | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Eeswar | Debut |
| 2004 | Varsham | Breakthrough |
| 2005 | Chatrapathi | First film with Rajamouli |
| 2010 | Darling | |
| 2011 | Mr. Perfect | |
| 2013 | Mirchi | Nandi Award for Best Actor |
| 2015 | Baahubali: The Beginning | Pan-India breakthrough |
| 2017 | Baahubali 2: The Conclusion | Highest-grossing film |
| 2019 | Saaho | |
| 2022 | Radhe Shyam | |
| 2023 | Adipurush | |
| 2023 | Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire | Over ₹700 crore |
| 2024 | Kalki 2898 AD | Over ₹1,100 crore |
| 2025 | Kannappa | Extended cameo |
| 2026 | The RajaSaab | Released 9 January 2026 |
| 2026 | Fauji | Releases 3 December 2026 |
| 2027 | Spirit | Scheduled for 5 March 2027 |
Prabhas Awards and Honours
- Nandi Award for Best Actor – Mirchi (2013)
- SIIMA Award for Best Actor – Telugu – Baahubali 2: The Conclusion
- CineMAA Award for Best Actor (Critics) – Darling
- Seven Filmfare Awards South nominations for Best Actor – Telugu
- Wax statue at Madame Tussauds (2017), the first for a South Indian actor
- Listed in the Forbes India Celebrity 100 since 2015
Prabhas Marriage and Personal Life
Prabhas is unmarried and keeps his personal life private. Questions about his marriage come up at almost every film event, and his long friendship with Baahubali co-star Anushka Shetty has fuelled rumours for years; both have repeatedly said they are only friends. He lost his father in 2010 and his uncle Krishnam Raju, who was a mentor figure, in September 2022.
Known for his low-key lifestyle, he rarely gives interviews and is not very active on social media. Colleagues often mention his hospitality, especially the home-cooked meals he sends to co-stars on set.
Prabhas Upcoming Movies Explained
Prabhas has one of the biggest film slates in Indian cinema, with five major projects in various stages of production.
- Fauji (3 December 2026): A period war drama set in the 1940s, directed by Hanu Raghavapudi, known for Sita Ramam. It is Prabhas’s first film with the director and his first period war story.
- Spirit (5 March 2027): A cop drama directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga (Arjun Reddy, Animal). Principal photography began in late November 2025 and continued in 2026. Reports describe it as an intense, violent cop story in Vanga’s signature style.
- Kalki 2898 AD Part 2: Nag Ashwin’s sequel, in which Prabhas returns as Bhairava and Karna. Filming began in February 2026 with Amitabh Bachchan and Kamal Haasan.
- Salaar: Part 2 – Shouryaanga Parvam: Prashanth Neel’s continuation of the 2023 hit. Early production resumed in March 2026, but no release date has been fixed.
- Hombale Films deal: Prabhas signed a three-film agreement with Hombale Films, the producers of Salaar, with the two further films tentatively planned for 2027 and 2028.
Because most of these films are made on very large budgets, Prabhas is often described as the actor who carries the most money in Indian cinema. Six of the most expensive Indian films ever made have him in the lead.
Lesser-Known Facts About Prabhas
- His full name is Uppalapati Venkata Suryanarayana Prabhas Raju.
- He worked on the two Baahubali films for about five years and turned down other offers during that time.
- He is the only Indian actor with six films that opened above ₹100 crore worldwide.
- Fans call him “Darling,” after his 2010 film of the same name.
- He inherited the “Rebel Star” title from his uncle Krishnam Raju.
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Prabhas FAQs
How old is Prabhas?
Prabhas was born on 23 October 1979. He is 46 years old and turns 47 on 23 October 2026.
What is Prabhas’s full name?
His full name is Uppalapati Venkata Suryanarayana Prabhas Raju.
Is Prabhas married?
No. Prabhas is unmarried and has not announced any engagement.
What is Prabhas’s next movie?
His next release is Fauji, a period war drama directed by Hanu Raghavapudi, scheduled for 3 December 2026. Spirit follows on 5 March 2027.
Which is Prabhas’s highest-grossing film?
Baahubali 2: The Conclusion (2017) is his highest-grossing film, with over ₹1,800 crore worldwide.
What was Prabhas’s first movie?
His first film was Eeswar (2002). His breakthrough came with Varsham (2004).
Is Prabhas related to Krishnam Raju?
Yes. The late actor and politician Krishnam Raju was his paternal uncle and an early mentor. Prabhas inherited the “Rebel Star” title from him.
Where was Prabhas born?
Prabhas was born in Madras (now Chennai), Tamil Nadu. His family is from Mogalthur in the West Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh.