Ten years after Baahubali: The Beginning changed Indian cinema, Prabhas has opened up about how the film transformed his life and made him a globally recognized star.

Baahubali’s legacy remains strong:
A decade after Baahubali: The Beginning created history, Prabhas continues to be closely associated with the film’s massive global success. Directed by S.S. Rajamouli, the film changed the scale of Indian cinema and played a major role in establishing the pan-India movie movement. For Prabhas, Baahubali was not just a career milestone but a life-changing experience that took his popularity far beyond regional and national boundaries.

Prabhas recalls global recognition:
With the release of Baahubali: The Torch Bearer, Prabhas reflected on how deeply the film connected with audiences across the world. He shared that people recognized him in countries like Italy and Peru, showing how the character had travelled beyond language and culture. The actor said that children he met during charity work in Peru also expressed their love for Baahubali, making him realize the extraordinary reach of the film.

Rajamouli’s vision crossed borders:
Prabhas also recalled an incident involving director S.S. Rajamouli in Norway. Someone reportedly identified Rajamouli as the director of Baahubali, proving how widely the film had reached. For Prabhas, such moments showed the magic created by the film and the scale at which audiences around the world embraced its story, characters and cinematic vision.

Stardom changed his personal life:
Speaking about the impact on his personal life, Prabhas said that travelling anonymously is no longer easy. Earlier, he could visit cities like Mumbai or Delhi to get away from attention, but after Baahubali, recognition followed him even in foreign countries. He joked that whenever people recognize him in a new country, he calls Rajamouli and asks whether he will ever be allowed to travel freely again.

A defining film in Indian cinema:
Baahubali remains one of the most important films in Indian cinema history. It redefined box office possibilities, expanded the reach of Telugu cinema and turned Prabhas into one of the most recognized Indian actors globally. Even ten years later, the film’s impact remains unmatched, and Prabhas continues to stand as one of the biggest faces of pan-India cinema.