HBD Prabhas: Maruthi calls him an inspiration, Gopichand praises his grounded nature as Rebel Star turns 47

Pan-India star Prabhas is celebrating his 47th birthday on October 23 and director Maruthi, who worked with the actor on ‘The Raja Saab’, shared a special birthday message along with a behind-the-scenes picture from the film’s sets. Actor T Gopichand also wished Prabhas on his birthday by sharing a picture with the actor.Taking to his X handle, Maruthi praised Prabhas as his inspiration and one of the greatest human beings he knows. He also wished the actor continued success and happiness.

Maruthi wishes Prabhas on his 47th birthday

Sharing the picture on social media, Maruthi addressed Prabhas as his guru and inspiration. “Happy Birthday, my Guru, my inspiration and one of the greatest human beings I know. To India’s Biggest Superstar, our #REBELSTAR & DARLING #PRABHAS keep inspiring millions forever. Wishing you endless happiness, success and love. #HBDPrabhas Always yours, Maruthi,” he wrote.Director Anil Ravipudi also extended his birthday wishes on X and wrote, “Happy Birthday to our dearest Rebel Star #Prabhas garu. Wishing you all the love, happiness, and success you truly deserve, sir. May you always keep shining and spreading smiles.”

Maruthi and Prabhas worked on ‘The Raja Saab’

Maruthi directed Prabhas in the 2026 horror comedy ‘The Raja Saab’. The film also featured Sanjay Dutt, Nidhhi Agerwal, Malavika Mohanan, Riddhi Kumar and Zarina Wahab in important roles.The story follows a man searching for his missing grandfather who finds himself inside a haunted mansion. The film brought Prabhas into the horror-comedy genre, offering a different role from his recent large-scale action and period films.

Gopichand shares a heartfelt birthday note

Actor T Gopichand wished Prabhas good health, happiness and greater success while praising him for remaining grounded despite his achievements.“Happy Birthday My #Prabhas No matter how far life takes you, the person you are will always be your biggest strength. Truly happy to see you achieve so much while staying the same wonderful person at heart. Manifesting greater heights, good health & endless happiness for you always. Love uu…” he wrote.The two stars famously appeared together in the 2004 action-romance film ‘Varsham’.