Prabhas became a familiar name all over India after the huge success of Baahubali. The two-part blockbuster made him a pan-India star, as well as an invincible box office hero. Since then, however, his professional graph trajectory has been m o derated by disappointing results and movies that simply cannot live up to the hype. Most fans say he has completely lost his mojo, and even physically his look and on-screen presence are a pale imitation of their former glory.
Critics and viewers alike note that Prabhas was never regarded as a great actor even during his initial Telugu movies. Although he had energy and charisma during his youth, most of the films in his catalog prior to Baahubali had forgettable or questionable roles. Director S.S. Rajamouli is usually given credit for being able to bring out the best in him, showing that the performances of the actor are highly dependent on visionary directors. Outside of such projects, his acting deficiencies become more apparent.
This has created a wider debate regarding the contribution of directors in bringing out performances. A passionate director tends to bring out latent potential from actors, covering up for their shortcomings. Rajamouli, for instance, specializes in bringing out strong performances even from mediocre actors. The opinion online is that Prabhas flourishes only with such direction, while his recent ventures with lesser-quality directors lay bare his weakness.
Pending backlash, there is still optimistic hope from his fans. Many are enthusiastic that Spirit, his new project may become a breakout. The hope is that a quality director will return Prabhas to the magic that made him a superstar and silence any doubters.
The debate whether Prabhas is overrated still continues to be a question un-answered. While his stardom remains undeniable, the gap between his brand identity and his performances has widened. The “overrated” name may continue unless he picks better scripts and brings on directors to elevate his work.
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