There is a proverb in English, Once Bitten Twice Shy, which means that a person who has failed in trying to do something is careful to do it again.
Agree or disagree, but it is a fact that Adipurush damaged Prabhas’ career in the Hindi belts quite a bit. Saaho and Radhe Shyam were big flops, but no one complained much.
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But Prabhas’ performance as Ram in Adipurush generated huge criticism and backlash. A section of the hardcore Hindi audience lost admiration for Prabhas after Adipurush, which he won over with Baahubali.
Salaar not getting a big break in Hindi was also due to the damage done to Prabhas’ stardom after Adipurush.
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Fans urged Prabhas to never work with exclusive Bollywood producers and directors again because they ruin his image and potential.
Despite these reservations, reports indicate that Prabhas has signed on for a project with T-Series’ Bhushan Kumar, who produced Adipurush.
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Looks like Prabhas also got a big advance from Bhushan for a film. Pathaan director Siddharth Anand is top of the list to direct this film.
However, Prabhas’ busy schedule means that any new project would have to wait at least two years. During this period, Siddharth Anand may have to wait.
However, if another director approaches Prabhas in the meantime, T-Series could continue with that project. While a film with Bhushan Kumar is confirmed, the choice of director depends on Prabhas’ decision.
It remains to be seen if Prabhas would risk his career again by working on an exclusive Bollywood project after Adipurush.
