Recent rumours claiming that Prabhas would reunite with director Maruthi for a new project backed by Hombale Films have been firmly shot down.
Prabhas’ PR team has dismissed the reports as completely baseless, stating that the speculation appeared out of nowhere and was aimed at creating unnecessary negativity around the actor.
At present, Prabhas is fully focused on his upcoming films Fauji and Spirit, both of which are expected to release within the next 14 months. Expectations are high, and fans are hoping these projects will mark a strong comeback for the star.
The rumours gained traction largely because Prabhas’ last release, The Raja Saab, directed by Maruthi, turned out to be a major box-office disappointment.
The horror-fantasy entertainer failed to live up to expectations, leaving fans dissatisfied and critical of the final output. Against this backdrop, talk of another collaboration naturally triggered concern among his fan base.
Prabhas had earlier placed his trust in Maruthi, who delivered successful films like Bhale Bhale Magadivoy, hoping to attempt a light-hearted entertainer amid his otherwise action-heavy lineup.
However, weak execution, poor visual effects, and a much-criticised face-swapping technique attracted heavy trolling, and the film was eventually branded a disaster.
In this context, Prabhas’ team has made it clear that there is no question of another Maruthi collaboration anytime soon, putting an end to the rumour mill.
