Prabhas is not just an actor in Tollywood anymore. He is a global heartthrob ever since he started acting in ‘Bahubali’. Prabhas who is always to be very casual be it with his interviews or behind-the-scenes, is apparently a very shy person in nature. Read below 9 facts that you never knew about Prabhas aka Amarendra and Mahendra Bahubali. Despite all the acclaim he has received for his work in Baahubali and Baahubali 2, Prabhas refuses to acknowledge himself as a national star.
1. Not ready to get married:
The ‘Baahubali’ actor has received around 6,000 marriage proposals but he has refused all of them as he wanted to concentrate on his role. Can you believe it? 6,000 marriage proposals!
2. Super shy:
He is one of the shyest actors in the country and keeps a low profile. He is also one of the most non-controversial Indian actors and is a down-to-earth person. The humble actor still does not acknowledge himself as a national star.
3. Loves to read:
Prabhas is an avid reader. He loves to read various fictional and non-fictional books. Prabhas might be very busy in his career but still finds time to devote to his passions. He is an avid reader and has a personal library at home.
4. 600 days and 5 years:
The actor has spent 600 days and 5 years working out and shooting for the two movies. Prabhas likes to work on only one movie at a time.
5. Fitness addict:
Prabhas had to go through a rigorous training schedule and followed a strict diet for it. He gained 22kgs for Baahubali. He went to 87kg from 82kg for the role of Shivudu and then reached the mark of 105kg for Baahubali’s character. He ate 40 boiled eggs every day and was trained by Lakshman Reddy, Mr. World 2010.
6. ‘Sports’ person:
According to a report by India Today, Prabhas loves sports and prefers free-hand workout as opposed to sweating it out in the gym. He got a volleyball court set up in his courtyard to improve his reflexes, as Baahubali was a war movie and he needed better reflexes. He often plays volleyball with his friends because he considers it a good stress-buster. Prabhas is a fitness freak and considers rock climbing the best form of training.
7. An attention stealer even before Bahubali:
He was an established star in Tollywood even before he became phenomenal post ‘Bahubali’. With Baahubali first, and Baahubali 2 now, of course, Prabhas is a national sensation.
8. Rajamouli’s favorite:
Prabhas and director SS Rajamouli have collaborated for the third time with Baahubali. Before joining hands for Baahubali: The Beginning, Rajamouli and Prabhas worked together for the 2005 film Chhatrapati. But it was Baahubali: The Beginning that catapulted the actor-director duo to an enviable league. Baahubali, the first part, saw immense success and paved the way for Baahubali: The Conclusion to become a blockbuster.
9. Loves nature and adventure:
Prabhas has a garden which houses many birds. The birds reside in open cages which give them the freedom to take flight and return to their respective cages.
The film has already earned more than Rs 650 crore all over the world and continues to win hearts!