South actor Prabhas rose to fame with SS Rajamouli's two-part epic-fantasy franchise, Baahubali: The Beginning and The Conclusion. In fact, two years ago, Baahubali: The Conclusion broke all box-office records and became the biggest grossing blockbuster in the country. However, the actor who will next be seen in Saaho opposite Shraddha Kapoor, feels any filmmaker with a strong storyline can set new benchmarks and can break the records set by Baahubali franchise.
Speaking to a news agency, Prabhas said, "That record is going to change any Friday. The record is just a start, not the end. Some filmmaker from Gujarat or West Bengal can make a film which will beat everything we have. A Kannada film KGF came and did good business too." He claimed that post the SS Rajamouli-directed blockbuster series, everyone realised that a well-made film can travel to every corner of the country. "Now every director knows he or she can make a film and release it around the country. If the film is good, it'll work. There is such great cinema being made across (the states) and it's a good time for everyone," Prabhas added.
However, Prabhas is of the opinion that it's not necessary for stars to only do larger-than-life films to succeed, quoting the example of Salman Khan, who can pull off an action film as well as an emotional film with ease. "Salman Khan is an action hero who did Wanted and Dabangg but even a Bajrangi Bhaijaan, where he doesn't fight, was a blockbuster. The story should be intriguing and that's it. The audience today will accept a good story," the 39-year old actor signed off by saying.
His next Saaho, produced by UV Creations and T-Series, marks Shraddha's debut in south Indian industry. The film is scheduled to be released on Friday, August 30.
(Source: PTI)
