Prabhas, whose full name is Venkata Satyanarayana Prabhas Raju Uppalapati, is an Indian actor who predominantly works in the Telugu film industry. He gained immense popularity and international recognition for his role as Baahubali in the epic film series "Baahubali: The Beginning" (2015) and "Baahubali: The Conclusion" (2017). Prabhas is often referred to as the "Rebel Star" due to his rebellious and macho on-screen persona.
Prabhas was born on October 23, 1979, in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. He hails from a film-oriented family, as his father, Uppalapati Surya Narayana Raju, is a renowned film producer. Prabhas' uncle, Krishnam Raju Uppalapati, is a popular actor and former politician.
Prabhas completed his schooling in DNR School, Bhimavaram, Andhra Pradesh. Later, he pursued a degree in Engineering from Sri Chaitanya College, Hyderabad. However, he had a keen interest in acting and aspired to make a career in the film industry.
Prabhas made his acting debut in 2002 with the Telugu film "Eeswar," directed by Jayanth C. Paranjee. Despite receiving mixed reviews, the film marked the beginning of Prabhas' acting journey. However, it was his role as Venkat in the film "Varsham" (2004) that brought him widespread recognition and success. The film was a commercial hit and earned him a nomination for the Filmfare Best Actor Award.
Over the years, Prabhas appeared in several commercially successful Telugu films such as "Chatrapathi" (2005), "Darling" (2010), "Mr. Perfect" (2011), and "Mirchi" (2013), which further solidified his position as a leading actor in the industry.
Prabhas' career-defining role came with the release of the "Baahubali" film series, directed by S.S. Rajamouli. The films were grand-scale historical dramas that became a global sensation. Prabhas portrayed dual roles as Amarendra Baahubali and Mahendra Baahubali, and his performance received critical acclaim. The films shattered box office records and became the highest-grossing Indian films at the time of their release.
Following the success of the "Baahubali" series, Prabhas gained significant popularity not only in the Telugu film industry but also in Bollywood and other regional film industries. He made his Hindi film debut with the action thriller "Saaho" (2019), which also performed well at the box office.
Apart from his acting career, Prabhas is known for his down-to-earth and private nature. He is widely admired for his dedication to his craft and his commitment to performing his own stunts. Prabhas has earned numerous awards and accolades throughout his career, including the Nandi Award for Best Actor and the SIIMA Award for Best Actor.
As of my knowledge cutoff in September 2021, Prabhas continues to be a prominent figure in the Indian film industry, and fans eagerly await his upcoming projects.
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