| Bio | |
|---|---|
| Real Name | Venkata Satyanarayana Prabhas Raju Uppalapati |
| Nickname | Darling, Young Rebel Star |
| Profession | Actor |
| Famous Role | Baahubali/Shivudu in the films ‘Baahubali: The Beginning’ and ‘Baahubali: The Conclusion’ |
| Physical Stats & More | |
| Height (approx.) | in centimeters- 185 cm in meters- 1.85 m in Feet Inches- 6’ 1” |
| Weight (approx.) | in Kilograms- 95 kg in Pounds- 209 lbs |
| Body Measurements (approx.) | – Chest: 44 Inches – Waist: 34 Inches – Biceps: 18 Inches |
| Eye Colour | Brown |
| Hair Colour | Black |
| Personal Life | |
| Date of Birth | 23 October 1979 |
| Age (as in 2020) | 41 Years |
| Birthplace | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Zodiac sign | Libra |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Hometown | Hyderabad, India |
| School | DNR School, Bhimavaram Sri Chaitanya College, Hyderabad |
| Educational Qualifications | B.Tech |
| Debut | Film: Eeshwar (2002, Telegu) |
| Family | Father– Late Uppalapati Surya Narayana Raju (Producer) Mother– Siva Kumari Brother– Pramod Uppalapati (Elder) Sister– Pragathi (Elder) |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Caste | Kshatriya |
| Address | Jublee Hills, Hyderabad |
| Hobbies | Playing volleyball, reading |
| Controversies | • During the filming of Baahubali: The Beginning, there were rumours that his health condition deteriorated and he went into a coma after falling from a horse while doing a scene. However, the Bahubali team denied such rumours. • There were rumours about his relationship with Y. S. Sharmila, the sister of YSR Congress chief Jagan Mohan Reddy. But, he strongly denied that and following it, The Central Crime Station police arrested 2 persons for posting objectionable pictures and derogatory messages about the YSRCP leader and the actor on internet. |
| Favourite Things | |
| Food | Biryani, Butter Chicken |
| Actors | Robert De Niro, Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan |
| Actresses | Raveena Tandon, Deepika Padukone, Jayasudha, Trisha Krishnan, Shriya Saran |
| Films | Bollywood: Munna Bhai MBBS, 3 Idiots and PK Tollywood: Bhakta Kannappa, Geethanjali |
| Director | Rajkumar Hirani |
| Book | The Fountainhead by Ayn Rand |
| Song | Mellaga Karagani (Varsham) |
| Colour | Black |
| Destination | London |
| Sport | Volleyball |
| Girls, Affairs and More | |
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
| Affairs/Girlfriends | Anushka Shetty (Actress, Rumour) Ileana D’Cruz (Actress, Rumour) |
| Wife/Spouse | N/A |
| Style Quotient | |
| Cars Collection | Rolls Royce Phantom, Jaguar XJ, BMW X5 |
| Money Factor | |
| Salary | Rs. 24 crore/film (for Baahubali series) |
| Net Worth | $12 million |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Prabhas
- Does Prabhas smoke?: Yes
- Prabhas indeed consumes alcohol.
- Prabhas identifies himself as a passionate food enthusiast, as evident from his multiple interviews where he openly expresses his fondness for food. This deep-rooted love for culinary delights has fueled his desire to pursue a career in the hotel industry. Prabhas firmly believes that if he hadn’t ventured into acting, he would have undoubtedly become a successful hotelier. [1]
- Prabhas, the nephew of renowned Telugu film actor Uppalapati Krishnam Raju, was motivated by his uncle to explore the field of acting. Prabhas embarked on his acting journey with the guidance and support of his paternal uncle, Uppalapati Krishnam Raju.
- During his formative years, Prabhas harbored an immense infatuation for the enchanting Raveena Tandon.
- Prabhas claims to be an ardent admirer of Rajkumari Hirani, having watched 3 Idiots and Munna Bhai M.B.B.S. over twenty times.
- Prabhas achieved his breakthrough in the film ‘Varsham’ (2004), where he played the role of Venkat. The character of Venkat was portrayed by Prabhas in the movie ‘Varsham’.
- In the year 2014, he marked his debut in Bollywood with the movie ‘Action Jackson’.
- Prabhas dedicated five years of his life to the making of the epic ‘Baahubali series’.
- spent approximately Rs. 1.5 crores on gym equipment in order to sculpt his physique for his role in Bahubali. He received training from Lakshman Reddy, the esteemed Mr. World 2010, during this process. Prabhas and Laxman Reddy worked together to achieve the desired results.
- His brother Prabodh Uppalapati was convicted in a cheque bounce case in early 2016. He had written a cheque worth Rs. 43 lakh to a businessman, but it was returned unpaid due to insufficient funds. As a result, he was sentenced to one year in prison.
- In Tollywood, he earns the highest salary among all actors.
- Prabhas has become the inaugural South Indian actor to receive a wax statue at Madame Tussauds, Bangkok.
- ‘Baahubali 2: The Conclusion’ (2017), featuring Prabhas in the lead role, broke the record for the highest-grossing Indian film of all time, earning over Rs. 1500 crore worldwide.
- As a result of the immense triumph of the ‘Baahubali series’, he has been inundated with over 5000 marriage proposals.
- He possesses a deep passion for reading and has established a private library within his home.
- He has a deep appreciation for nature and birds, evident in his garden where he keeps a diverse collection of birds in spacious, open cages.
- He has a great passion for volleyball and enjoys playing the sport during his free time. His dedication is evident as he has constructed a volleyball court within his own residence. During an interview, he disclosed that he incorporated volleyball into his workout routine while filming Bahubali. [2] Hindustan Times
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