Prabhas’ 47th birthday: ‘Kalki 2898 AD’ team shares BTS video; makers call him ‘The superhero of Indian cinema’

Prabhas turned 47 on October 23, and the occasion brought updates from two of his highly anticipated projects. The team behind ‘Kalki 2898 AD’ released a behind-the-scenes video featuring moments from the film’s production.

‘Kalki 2898 AD’ team celebrates Prabhas’ birthday

The makers of ‘Kalki 2898 AD’ marked the actor’s birthday with a video showcasing the work behind the science-fiction epic. The team accompanied the video with a birthday message for the actor. The makers wrote, “To the superhero of Indian Cinema… Happy Birthday to the Darling of every generation, Rebel Star #Prabhas. We are excited to embark on another epic cinematic journey with you… #Kalki2898AD.”Fans expressed their excitement in the comments section. One wrote, “Screen presence aura whatever .” Another commented, “Going to be the first ever 2000cr collected indian movie” A third fan wrote, “Super hero, DINO-mite.”

Prabhas returns as Bhairava in ‘Kalki 2’

Prabhas is expected to reprise his role as Bhairava in the upcoming sequel. In ‘Kalki 2898 AD’, the character is a bounty hunter navigating a dystopian future, with the ancient city of Kashi serving as a key setting. He is accompanied by Bujji, his AI-powered vehicle.The film connects its futuristic setting with elements drawn from Indian mythology. Bhairava’s larger narrative is linked to Karna, the warrior from the Mahabharata. Directed by Nag Ashwin, ‘Kalki 2’ also features Amitabh Bachchan as Ashwatthama and Kamal Haasan as Supreme Yaskin. The film is speculated to reach theaters in 2027, although an official release date has not been confirmed.

‘Fauzi’ poster revealed on Prabhas’ birthday

Prabhas’ birthday also brought a fresh promotional update for ‘Fauzi’, his upcoming war action drama directed by Hanu Raghavapudi. The filmmaker shared a new poster ahead of the film’s first glimpse, which the makers announced would be unveiled on the same day.Hanu Raghavapudi posted the artwork on X alongside a birthday message for the actor. He wrote, “Happy Birthday, MY FAUZI #Prabhas garu. Declassifying File Num : #25 TODAY,” teasing the upcoming reveal. The new ‘Fauzi’ poster features a gold coin at its center, with an image believed to depict Prabhas in military attire. Flames surround the coin, while a British flag appears in the background.The makers are planning a pan-India release for ‘Fauzi’. The film is expected to arrive in Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam and Bengali. ‘Fauzi’ is expected to arrive in theaters in March 2027.