In a recent podcast with Samdish Bhatia, Bollywood actor Arshad Warsi criticized Prabhas' performance in "Kalki 2898 AD," describing it as one of the worst.
Warsi compared Prabhas' portrayal unfavorably to Amitabh Bachchan's, saying that Prabhas appeared like a joker in the film and that his performance seemed unrealistic.
While some agreed with Warsi's critique, suggesting that even stars like Shah Rukh Khan or Salman Khan would face criticism in a similar role, Prabhas' fans took offense.
They argued that Prabhas was simply following the director's vision for a playful and selfish character, and that a serious portrayal would have clashed with Kamal Haasan's Yaskin and Amitabh Bachchan's Ashwathama, potentially undermining the film's overall tone.
Others demanded an immediate apology, with one user stating, “Labeling Prabhas as a joker shows arrogance.”
Some users criticized Warsi’s career, comparing it unfavorably to Prabhas’ success.
ne fan wrote, "How dare you call Prabhas a joker? His movies earn more in parking fees than your entire film collection!"
"Kalki 2898 AD," released on June 26, has earned over Rs 1200 crore at the box office and recently completed a 50-day run in theaters.
Directed by Nag Ashwin, the film is the first installment of the Kalki Cinematic Universe, with pre-production for the sequel already underway.