Prabhas Inks Multi-Picture Deal With ‘Salaar,’ ‘K.G.F,’ ‘Kantara’ Producer Hombale Films (EXCLUSIVE)

As a film enthusiast who has spent countless hours immersed in the vibrant world of Indian cinema, I can confidently say that this partnership between Prabhas and Hombale Films is nothing short of exhilarating news! With his pan-Indian stardom and Hombale’s impressive track record, this collaboration promises to deliver some truly exceptional cinematic experiences.


The popular actor from across India, Prabhas, has sealed a three-movie deal with the production company Hombale Films. This comes after their successful partnership on “Salaar: Part 1 – Truce.

This agreement, encompassing “Salaar Part 2” and an extra pair of unspecified films, is one of the most significant collaborations between a star and a studio within the realm of Indian cinema. The financial aspects of this arrangement have been kept confidential.

This new agreement reinforces Hombale’s growing collection, which currently features the upcoming sequels “Kantara 2” and “K.G.F: Chapter 3.” The production company has solidified its position with successful films such as “K.G.F: Chapter 1,” “K.G.F: Chapter 2,” “Kantara,” and “Salaar: Part 1.

Prabhas, who gained international recognition with the “Baahubali” franchise, currently has multiple projects in the works, including “The Raja Saab,” “Spirit,” “Kalki 2” and “Fauji.” The actor has demonstrated broad market appeal across India’s major film territories, including the Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada-speaking regions. Sci-fi epic “Kalki 2898 AD,” headlined by Prabhas, remains the biggest Indian box office hit of 2024.

Under the latest partnership, “Salaar Part 2” – directed by the acclaimed filmmaker Prashanth Neel (known for “K.G.F”) – marks our first project together. Vijay Kiragandur, founder of Hombale Films, expresses, “At Hombale, we value the art of storytelling that resonates across borders. Our collaboration with Prabhas is a significant step towards creating enduring cinema that will captivate and delight audiences for future generations.

Hombal Films maintains a strong presence in various Indian markets through the Kannada language series “K.G.F” and “Kantara”, the Telugu series “Salaar”, the Tamil series “Raghu Thatha”, and the Malayalam series “Dhoomam”.

Initially starting in Telugu cinema with “Eeswar” (2002), actor Uppalapati Venkata Suryanarayana Prabhas Raju, popularly known as Prabhas, rose to fame with movies like “Varsham,” “Chatrapathi” (2005), and later collaborations with director S.S. Rajamouli such as “Bujjigadu” (2008), “Billa” (2009), “Darling” (2010), “Mr. Perfect” (2011), and “Mirchi” (2013). He achieved nationwide recognition, including among the Indian diaspora, with Rajamouli’s “Baahubali: The Beginning” (2015) and its sequel “Baahubali 2: The Conclusion” (2017). The latter film remains one of the most successful in Indian cinema. Known for his powerful action roles and captivating screen presence, Prabhas has established himself as an actor with widespread appeal across India, consistently attracting audiences from various language markets.

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2024-11-08 11:16