Prabhas shares similarities between SS Rajamouli and Prashanth Neel: 'Their heroes are very powerful'

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Actor Prabhas has made his strong mark in the record books with his blockbuster releases. While he is currently breaking records with the tremendous success of 'Salaar: Part 1: Ceasefire,' he has also created records with the 'Baahubali' franchise. The pan-India star has worked with two of the biggest directors of Indian cinema- S. S. Rajamouli in the 'Baahubali' franchise and with Prashanth Neel in 'Salaar: Part 1: Ceasefire'.

After the lacklustre run of 'Adipurush' (2023), Prabhas has triumphed at the box office with Salaar: Part 1 - Ceasefire. Director Prashanth Neel's December 22 release took the south by storm, and is now reportedly inching towards the Rs 400-crore mark at the domestic box office. This has only strengthened the actor-director duo's confidence as they set out to make the second instalment in the franchise. So, what does he attribute the film's success to? The director's vision and the action, says Prabhas. "My director wanted me to maintain a particular physique, and we had some workshops for the action scenes."

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While sharing his experience of working with both directors during a recent interview, Prabhas said, "Prashanth Neel and Rajamouli are visionary directors with unique styles. While Rajamouli's world often explores grandiosity and mythological elements, Prashanth Neel's universe tends to delve into darker, gritty, and more intense narratives. They share a commitment to storytelling and creating visually stunning cinematic experiences, but their individual styles bring diverse flavors to the screen." Further mentioning the similarities between the two directors, Prabhas said, "One of the similarities in them is that their heroes are very powerful characters."

'Salaar' marks Prabhas' first collaboration with Neel. The actor admits that his friends, cousins and family were keen that he work with the KGF director. "When Prashanth expressed interest in doing a film with me, I got excited. When we met, I immediately loved him for the person he is. He is kind and thoughtful. Even if an assistant cameraman or someone on the set suggests an idea, he will credit the person in front of the entire team. That's generous of him. He is also hard-working," he told Mid-day.

Hombale Films, Salaar: Part 1: Ceasefire features Prabhas, Prithviraj Sukumaran, Shruti Haasan, and Jagapathi Babu. Made under the direction of Prashanth Neel, the film was produced by Vijay Kiragandur and is now released in cinemas.