‘There’s only one Badshah’: Shah Rukh Khan fans fume as ‘Spirit’ promo calls Prabhas ‘India’s biggest superstar’ |
Prabhas turned 46 on Thursday, and his birthday celebrations were nothing short of spectacular. The biggest highlight came when filmmaker Sandeep Reddy Vanga unveiled a special audio teaser for their upcoming film, ‘Spirit’, sending fans into a frenzy.The teaser, shared on Instagram as a “sound-story” in five Indian languages, featured voices of the cast and was accompanied by Harshavardhan Rameshwar’s gripping background score. Towards the end, Prabhas delivered a striking line, “I have had just one bad habit since childhood.”
Shah Rukh Khan fans react as Prabhas labelled India’s biggest superstar
In a twist that flooded social media, Prabhas was given the title of ‘India’s Biggest Superstar’ in the teaser. While his fans were thrilled, the title sparked criticism from Shah Rukh Khan fans, who felt it was disrespectful to Bollywood’s Badshah.One user wrote, “India’s Biggest Superstar? Nice try, but there’s only one Badshah who rules hearts from Mumbai to Morocco – #SRK. Legacy isn’t declared in posters; it’s earned over decades of magic, charm, and global love. #Prabhas #spirit.” Another fan shared a meme from Shah Rukh Khan’s son Aryan Khan’s web series ‘The Ba***ds of Bollywood’, joking about Prabhas: “Ghante ka India’s Biggest Superstar.” A third comment added, “Sandeep reddy vanga calls prabhas the world’s biggest superstar. Nobody knows prabhas outside India. His only successful movie was ‘Baahubali’. There is only one true global superstar. #SRK #sandeepreddyvanga #Spirit”
Some fans defend Prabhas and Sandee Reddy Vanga
Supporters of Prabhas and Sandeep Reddy Vanga praised the announcement. One wrote, “I think Sandeep Reddy Vanga got it right. Prabhas is indeed India’s Biggest Superstar! Wishing him many more birthdays for him to be the wind beneath the wings of directors bringing their extraordinary visions to life.” Another comment called for fan unity, “Now the toxicity is really increasing. I request both Prabhas and ShahRukh Khan fans end this and be mutual like before. Both Top India’s biggest Stars. #Prabhas #Spirit #SRK India’s Biggest Superstar-Prabhas, Indian Global Superstar- ShahRukh Khan That’s it. Accept it.”
‘Spirit’ cast details and story teased
‘Spirit’, directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga, also stars Vivek Oberoi and Triptii Dimri in pivotal roles. The teaser was designed to give fans a glimpse of the film’s vibe, highlighting Prabhas’s character and the film’s dramatic tone.
Prabhas’s upcoming film ‘The RajaSaab’
Before ‘Spirit’, Prabhas will be seen in the fantasy horror film ‘The RajaSaab’, directed by Maruthi. The film also stars Sanjay Dutt, Malavika Mohanan, and Nidhhi Agerwal, and is scheduled to release in theatres on 9 January 2026.
Shah Rukh Khan’s next film ‘King’
Meanwhile, Shah Rukh Khan is gearing up for his next release, ‘King’, directed by Siddharth Anand. The film will mark his first on-screen collaboration with his daughter Suhana Khan. It also stars Abhishek Bachchan, Deepika Padukone, Raghav Juyal, and others
