Birthday special! Prabhas: Best performances of the dynamic actor

Prabhas, born as Venkata Satyanarayana Prabhas Raju Uppalapati on 23 October 1979, is one of the sought after actors of Tollywood today and the handsome hunk has starred in several blockbuster films that will always be cherished. He made his debut with ‘Eeswar’ in 2002 and he became a rage with ‘Baahubali’ series. However, he had by then earned a name in the international circles. On the occasion of the actor’s 39th birthday, take a look at some of his best performances so far.

It was Prabhas's third film and he succeeded in winning hearts of fans by his amazing performance in the film. This is the story of a young and brave man who falls in love with a woman coincidentally in a train, gets back this girl from a local goon who kidnaps her. The film had the groundbreaking performance of the actor and that is the reason, it still holds a special place in the mind of fans. From his emotional scenes to showcasing the matured tendencies, the transformation of the actor is one of the key points in the film. ‘Varsham’ is directed by Sobhan and produced by MS Raju under his home banner Sumanth Art Productions.

Action drama ‘Chatrapathi’ featuring Prabhas was a much-appreciated film of the actor. In the film, Prabhas portrayed the role of Shivaji perfectly. He also won the Nandi Award and Filmfare Award South for his terrific performance in the SS Rajamouli directorial film. The upbeat character of the actor kept us on our toes throughout the film. Produced by Sai Prasad under Sri Venkateswara Cine Chitra, the film changed the career graph for Prabhas who has seen many heights in his journey.

What proved this actor’s versatility was this romantic entertainer. The A Karunakaran directorial had portrayed a lover boy Prabhas, also, we’ll never forget the way Prabhas utters the dialogue ‘I love you daddy’. The actor gained much attention for shaking a leg in the songs like ‘Oshare’, ‘Neeve’, and ‘Bulle’. Prabhas is paired up with Kajal Aggarwal in the film and their chemistry is unmatchable. Like it or not, the zenith of on-screen chemistry these days is probably Prabhas and Kajal in ‘Darling’. Arguably, ‘Darling’ is one of Prabhas’s best films.

Mr. Perfect has got to be one of the best roles essayed by Prabhas and what stole our hearts was the scene when the adorable character of the actor finally finds true love! Directed by Dasaradh, the film showcased another side of the actor. Prabhas and Kajal have teamed up again for this family entertainer produced by Dil Raju under his home banner Sri Venkateswara Creations. The film has one of the most commendable performances given by the actor and his act as a never compromised person was definitely top notch!

This Koratala Siva directed action drama had elements of revenge and retribution between two rival families and how the protagonist (Prabhas) plays off both sides. A simple story is transformed into a gripping narrative by its music, brilliant cast, most of all the phenomenon that is Prabhas who delivers one of his remarkable performances. Prabhas had done some good comedy too. As Jai, the actor defined the role with a specific attitude and characterisation. The film also earned him a Nandi Award and many more nominations.

If you think this is all Prabhas can offer, you have to watch the ‘Baahubali’ series. This is the definitive Prabhas film. Of course, due credit goes to the maverick director SS Rajamouli. The epic action film received rave reviews from audience and critics alike. It tells the tale of the ancient kingdom of Mahishmathi of a mother and two sons (one of whom is Prabhas) as they confront their different behaviours and attitudes, and a war between them. This is considered Prabhas’s most successful film to date. His fight, his desperation, his journey that starts from the time he is searching for the truth, is something that will remain in your minds forever.