Prabhas' success worldwide after Bahubali solidifies his status as a top star in Indian Cinema, and his upcoming projects show even more potential for growth in the future. In the current scenario, it is anticipated that the film Kalki 2898 AD will reach a global box office collection of around Rs 650 crore, and there is a possibility of crossing the coveted 1,000 crore mark, which would signify success for everyone involved and pave the way for future sequels.
1. Baahubali 2
IMDb Rating: 8.2/10
Where to watch: Hotstar
Total Earning: Rs 1748 crore
Baahubali 2 is without a doubt the largest Indian movie in recent years. The movie caused chaos in the box office and became the top earning film in nearly every state it premiered in. In the past 6 years, numerous movies have been released and disappeared, but none have been able to surpass the box office success of that particular film across India. Baahubali 2's box office earnings exceed the second highest film's by more than 35%, showcasing the tremendous success of the movie upon its release. It is one of the highest grossing Prabhas movies.
2. Kalki 2898 AD
IMDb Rating: 7.2/10
Where to watch: Netflix
Total Earning: Rs 650 crore
The tale of Kalki 2898 AD begins after the conclusion of the Kurukshetra War in Mahabharata, signifying the commencement of the Kali Yuga in 3102 BC. Following the Mahabharata events, Lord Krishna hands over the responsibility of safeguarding his last avatar to Ashwatthama at the appropriate moment.
6000 years into the future, in the year 2898 AD, the majority of people are living in terror under the rule of the feared deity Supreme Yaskin. While many individuals seek to satisfy him in order to obtain a modest dwelling in his rich land known as Complex, there are also those who resist his rule and his acts of cruelty.
As people lose hope, a glimmer of light emerges with the presence of an unborn child in the womb of SUM-80, also known as Sumathi. Yaskin and his followers plan to take the life force from the child, leading to an epic story that shapes the remainder of the film. Kalki is number two in the list of highest grossing Prabhas movies.
3. Salaar
IMDb Rating: 6.5/10
Where to watch: Netflix
Total Earning: Rs 617 crore
Salaar: Ceasefire focuses on the connection between Prabhas' Devaratha and Prithviraj's Varadharaja Mannar. Salaar, Ceasefire concentrates on setting up the imaginary universe and exploring the bond between the two main characters. The movie centers on a battle for control over the kingdom. The movie is truly epic, encompassing themes of friendship, trust, betrayal, mind games, politics, and more within multiple clans in the fictional city.
Moreover, the character Aadhya portrayed by Shruti Haasan plays a key role, serving as the bridge between Khansaar and the viewers. This one of the Prabhas movies leaves multiple unresolved questions, assuring that they will be addressed in the sequel.
4. Bahubali
IMDb Rating: 8.0/10
Where to watch: Hotstar
Total Earning: Rs 581 crore
There is no denying that Baahubali, the most successful two-part franchise by SS Rajamouli, had a significant impact on how people in India and worldwide perceive Indian cinema. The initial installment was launched in 2015 and the subsequent one in 2017, called Baahubali: The Beginning and Baahubali 2: The Conclusion, in that order. The movies were directed by SS Rajamouli and made by Shobu Yarlagadda and Prasad Devineni at Arka Media Works. At the time of its release, it was one of the most anticipated Prabhas movies.
5. Saaho
IMDb Rating: 5.0/10
Where to watch: Netflix
Total Earning: Rs 418 crore
Saaho was one of the first Prabhas movies to benefit from the success of Baahubali 2. At the time it was released, the futuristic action movie was the highest budget Indian film. The movie had a strong beginning internationally, earning a total of Rs 418 crores worldwide, including earnings from premieres. It was the second best opening day for an Indian movie, just after the actor's Baahubali 2.
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