Director’s speech at The Raja Saab event divides Prabhas fans online

Maruthi’s Remark on Prabhas Sparks Fan Debate

The pre-release event of Prabhas&rsquo; upcoming film, The Raja Saab, was held in Hyderabad on Saturday, drawing a massive crowd of fans along with the film&rsquo;s cast and crew. The grand celebration turned emotional when director Maruthi broke down on stage while addressing the audience. However, a remark made during his speech later triggered a debate among Prabhas&rsquo; fans on social media.
Speaking about the evolution of Telugu cinema on the global stage, Maruthi shared an anecdote from a visit to a remote village in South Africa. He recalled how mentioning Prabhas&rsquo; name instantly connected people there to Baahubali, highlighting the actor&rsquo;s international recognition. Maruthi credited filmmaker SS Rajamouli for taking Telugu cinema to global audiences and redefining the concept of pan-India films.
In his speech, Maruthi stated that Rajamouli had elevated a &ldquo;medium-range hero&rdquo; to a global level, a comment that did not go down well with a section of Prabhas&rsquo; fans. Many felt the remark undermined the actor&rsquo;s earlier success and stature in Telugu cinema. Social media saw strong reactions, with fans pointing to Prabhas&rsquo; successful films such as Varsham, Chatrapati, Darling, Mr Perfect, and Mirchi as proof of his long-standing popularity.
On the other hand, several film enthusiasts defended Maruthi, arguing that before pan-India blockbusters like Baahubali, Pushpa, and RRR, stars such as Prabhas, Allu Arjun, and Ram Charan were considered tier-2 actors in terms of box office reach. They noted that Prabhas did not have a ₹100-crore blockbuster before Baahubali, supporting Maruthi&rsquo;s broader point about industry transformation.
The Raja Saab is a fantasy thriller that marks Prabhas&rsquo; return to a mass entertainer blended with comedy. The film also stars Sanjay Dutt, Nidhhi Agerwal, Malavika Mohanan, Riddhi Kumar, and Boman Irani. It is scheduled for a theatrical release on January 9, 2026, coinciding with the Sankranti festival.

28 ડિસેમ્બર, 2025 | 10:49 IST

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