Veteran actor Jagapathi Babu has spoken candidly about his profound admiration for global star Prabhas. He described the Baahubali actor as one of the most compassionate and generous individuals in the entire film industry. Despite achieving astronomical stardom across Indian cinema, Prabhas reportedly remains incredibly approachable, humble, and caring.
According to Jagapathi Babu, the superstar consistently helps people behind the scenes without expecting any favors or recognition in return. He always prioritizes making time for anyone who genuinely requires personal or professional support.
Timely Support During a Battle with Depression
Significantly, the actor shared a deeply personal memory of how Prabhas saved him during an incredibly dark phase of his life. Jagapathi Babu revealed that he was privately battling severe depression and desperately needed to speak with a trusted friend.
Prabhas was in the middle of an intense international shooting schedule in Georgia when the distress call came through. Despite the massive distance, the superstar immediately paused to offer a powerful lifeline.
“I was going through depression and wanted to speak to him. At that time, Prabhas was shooting in Georgia. He told me, ‘Darling, I am there. Tell me your problem, I will solve it,’ and gave me a lot of confidence.” — Jagapathi Babu
Those reassuring, confident words had an immediate, transformative impact on the veteran actor’s mental health. Furthermore, the superstar kept his promise even after returning to India from his overseas schedule. He made it a priority to meet Jagapathi Babu in person, continuing to motivate and uplift him until he fully recovered.
Though Prabhas is younger than him, Jagapathi Babu emphasized that the actor’s vast capacity for love and care transcends age, professional standing, or social status.
Praise for SS Rajamouli’s Grounded Nature
Beyond his heartwarming praise for Prabhas, Jagapathi Babu also expressed immense respect for visionary filmmaker S.S. Rajamouli. He noted that despite winning countless global awards, Rajamouli remains entirely grounded and devoid of any ego. This disciplined, respectful approach to life is actively shared by the director’s entire family.
| Filmmaker Quality | Jagapathi Babu’s Observation |
| Personal Ego | Completely non-existent despite global cinematic success. |
| Family Values | Highly disciplined, treating everyone with deep care and affection. |
| Casting Integrity | Based purely on character suitability, never influenced by personal friendships. |
The actor highly appreciated Rajamouli’s strict professional boundaries. For instance, the director never allows personal closeness to dictate his casting decisions, ensuring absolute artistic integrity on his movie sets.
Anticipation Builds for Sports Drama ‘Peddi’
Meanwhile, Jagapathi Babu is currently gearing up for his next major cinematic outing in the highly anticipated sports drama Peddi. The film is being directed by the talented Buchi Babu Sana.
The production team recently generated significant buzz by unveiling Jagapathi Babu’s striking first-look poster, where he portrays a character named Appalasoori. The high-profile film features a stellar ensemble cast including:
- Ram Charan (in the lead role)
- Janhvi Kapoor
- Shiva Rajkumar
- Divyenndu