<p>There's no denying the fact that Prabhas is one of the biggest and most sought-after stars in the Telugu film industry. The mass hero enjoys a strong fan following due to his humble nature, sincere performances and strong screen presence. He has starred in quite a few commercially successful movies and proved that his box office stamina is second to none. <br />On Friday, as Prabhas turns a year older, here is a look at four factors that make him the 'Darling' of the masses. </p>.<p><strong>King of the box office: </strong> Prabhas became a pan-India star when <em>Baahubali </em>opened to a thunderous response at the box office and received rave reviews from all corners. He consolidated his stardom, with <em>Baahubali 2 </em>which redefined the tenets of Indian cinema. 'Billa' returned to the big screen with the action-packed <em>Saaho </em>that emerged as a runaway hit in the Hindi belt, opening new avenues for the man of the masses. </p>.<p><strong>Ready to work with young directors:</strong> Unlike some of his contemporaries, Prabhas has no reservations about working with less established filmmakers. The previously-mentioned <em>Saaho </em>was directed by one-film-old Sujeeth. Similarly, his upcoming movie <em>Radhe Shyam</em> is the second directorial venture of 'Jil' Radha Krishna Kumar's career. </p>.<p><strong>Critic-proof hero?:</strong> <em>Saaho </em>emerged as a sensational hit up North despite receiving unflattering reviews from most critics and this proved that Prabhas is a critic-proof star. Some trade experts even drew parallels between the <em>Mirchi </em>actor and Bollywood hero Salman Khan much to the delight of countless 'Darlings'.</p>.<p><strong>The future looks bright:</strong> The 'Devon Ke Dev' has doing through a terrific phase on the work front. He will next be seen in the romantic-drama <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/radhe-shyam-new-poster-a-treat-for-prabhas-fans-905164.html" target="_blank"><em>Radhe Shyam</em></a>, which features him in a new avatar. The film is being shot across exotic locations and is likely to appeal to the Gen Y audience. He will also be seen in <em>Prabhas 21</em>, directed by <em>Mahanati </em>helmer Nag Ashwin. The biggie has a stellar cast that includes 'Megastar' Amitabh Bachchan and Deepika Padukone. </p>.<p>Prabhas also has the mythological-drama <em>Adipurush</em>, co-starring Saif Ali Khan, in his kitty. </p>
<p>There's no denying the fact that Prabhas is one of the biggest and most sought-after stars in the Telugu film industry. The mass hero enjoys a strong fan following due to his humble nature, sincere performances and strong screen presence. He has starred in quite a few commercially successful movies and proved that his box office stamina is second to none. <br />On Friday, as Prabhas turns a year older, here is a look at four factors that make him the 'Darling' of the masses. </p>.<p><strong>King of the box office: </strong> Prabhas became a pan-India star when <em>Baahubali </em>opened to a thunderous response at the box office and received rave reviews from all corners. He consolidated his stardom, with <em>Baahubali 2 </em>which redefined the tenets of Indian cinema. 'Billa' returned to the big screen with the action-packed <em>Saaho </em>that emerged as a runaway hit in the Hindi belt, opening new avenues for the man of the masses. </p>.<p><strong>Ready to work with young directors:</strong> Unlike some of his contemporaries, Prabhas has no reservations about working with less established filmmakers. The previously-mentioned <em>Saaho </em>was directed by one-film-old Sujeeth. Similarly, his upcoming movie <em>Radhe Shyam</em> is the second directorial venture of 'Jil' Radha Krishna Kumar's career. </p>.<p><strong>Critic-proof hero?:</strong> <em>Saaho </em>emerged as a sensational hit up North despite receiving unflattering reviews from most critics and this proved that Prabhas is a critic-proof star. Some trade experts even drew parallels between the <em>Mirchi </em>actor and Bollywood hero Salman Khan much to the delight of countless 'Darlings'.</p>.<p><strong>The future looks bright:</strong> The 'Devon Ke Dev' has doing through a terrific phase on the work front. He will next be seen in the romantic-drama <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/radhe-shyam-new-poster-a-treat-for-prabhas-fans-905164.html" target="_blank"><em>Radhe Shyam</em></a>, which features him in a new avatar. The film is being shot across exotic locations and is likely to appeal to the Gen Y audience. He will also be seen in <em>Prabhas 21</em>, directed by <em>Mahanati </em>helmer Nag Ashwin. The biggie has a stellar cast that includes 'Megastar' Amitabh Bachchan and Deepika Padukone. </p>.<p>Prabhas also has the mythological-drama <em>Adipurush</em>, co-starring Saif Ali Khan, in his kitty. </p>