Prabhas emperor to SRK's king in fan debate
Social media buzz pits Shah Rukh Khan's Bollywood reign against Prabhas' nationwide pull after a director's tweet.
Newsroom, November 03, 2025: A fresh wave of online chatter has pitted Shah Rukh Khan's long-standing Bollywood dominance against Prabhas' broad appeal, sparked by filmmaker Siddharth Anand's post likening the two icons. SRK, at 60, holds court as the romance maestro with a devoted following in Hindi heartlands, his discipline and charisma keeping him a staple. Yet, his megahits like Pathaan and Jawan, both topping ₹1000 crore, didn't capture the same fervour in southern markets as they did up north.
Prabhas, meanwhile, commands a fanbase that spans Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, and Hindi territories without borders, a feat mirrored in Baahubali 2 and Kalki 2898 AD, each shattering ₹1000 crore barriers with universal acclaim. The contrast underscores a simple truth: if SRK reigns supreme in Bollywood's kingdom, Prabhas rules as emperor over India's cinematic empire.
