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Prabhas (born 23 October 1979), whose full name is Venkata Satyanarayana Prabhas Raju Uppalapati, is a famous Indian actor and television personality.
He is a well-known actor in the Telugu and Bollywood film industry. He is the nephew of veteran Indian actor Krishnam Raju, who is known as the “young rebel star” Darling by his fans.
Prabhas rose to fame for his role as Shivudu/Baahubali in the 2015 film Baahubali: The Beginning.
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Name: | Upalapatti Venkata Suryanarayana Prabhas Raju |
stage name: | Parabas |
Date of Birth: | October 23, 1979 (44 years old) |
place of birth: | Chennai, India |
Country of Citizenship: | India |
high: | 1.88m |
parents: | Upalapatti Surya Narayana Raju, Siva Kumari |
Brothers and sisters: | Prabod Upparapathi, Pragati Upparapathi |
Wife • Spouse: | unmarried |
Girlfriend • Partner: | Anushka Shetty (Rum) |
Children: | not applicable |
Profession: | Actor • Television personality |
net worth: | $8 million |
Early life and education
Prabhas was born into a Telugu film family in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India on October 23, 1979. He is one of the highest paid and most successful actors in the Telugu film industry.
Telugu producer Uppalapati Surya Narayana Raju and Siva Kumari are Prabhas’ parents. He is a Hindu and belongs to the Kshatriya caste.
His father died of illness in 2010. His elder brother Prabodh Uppalapati is a film producer. His elder sister is Pragathi Uppalapati.
Prabhas received his education at DNR School in Bhimavaram. While pursuing his B.Tech. course, he joined Sri Chaitanya College in Hyderabad. After that, he completed his acting training and started his acting career.
Profession
In 2002, Prabhas made his Tollywood debut with the film Eeswar. However, the audience did not seem to be impressed with the film. In 2004, he starred in the romantic action film Varsham, which was a hit at the box office and with the audience. Later, he starred in the action film Chhatrapati (2005), where his performance received critical acclaim.
He subsequently acted in films such as Ek Niranjan (2009), Yogi (2007), Munna (2007), Bujjigadu (2008) and Pournami (2006). He played various roles including Prabha in Darling (2010) and Vicky, a gaming software expert in Mr. Perfect (2011).
In 2013, Prabhas made his debut in the film Mirchi. He played the role of Shivudu, Mahendra or Amarendra Baahubali in the film Baahubali: The Beginning. His performance was praised by the public and critics and the film was also a box office success. His appearance in Baahubali: The Beginning widened his acting opportunities. His role in the epic action film Baahubali 2: The Conclusion was loved by the audience not only in India but also around the world.
He made his Bollywood debut with the 2019 film Saaho. He received several accolades for the box-office hit, including the ETC Bollywood Business Award for the highest-grossing debut actor.
In 2021, Prabhas is involved in three major films including Salar, Adipurush and Radhe Shyam. Both the films are reportedly in the works and the storyline is a love story. Moreover, he is currently finalizing contracts for two more films. Moreover, he is expected to act in Nag Ashwin’s film along with actors like Amitabh Bachchan and Deepika Padukone.
net worth
According to sources, Prabhas’ net worth is estimated at $8 million and most of his annual income comes from movies and a small portion from production houses.
Currently, he gets paid between Rs 35-40 crore per film.
Personal life
The charming and talented actor Prabhas is still a bachelor and despite all the rumors about his love life, he has not yet entered the holy halls of marriage.
Multiple sources have claimed that Prabhas is in a relationship with famous actress Anushka Shetty. Although neither of them has confirmed or denied the claims, fans have been speculating about a possible romance between them for quite some time.
Despite being one of the most sought after bachelors in the entertainment industry, he remains focused on his career and keeps his personal life private. His outstanding acting skills continue to captivate audiences, and fans are eagerly awaiting news on his next project.
While the truth about Prabhas’ love life may never be fully revealed, one thing is certain: he has a huge fan base who admire his talent, charm, and humility.