Is Prabhas director Maruthi now caught in Padmavyuham?

Prabhas was recently seen in Kalki, which happens to be the highest-grossing film of the year 2024. It is doing very well at the box office across the board with particularly good numbers in the US and the Hindi belt.

Read also – Shankar even avoids mentioning the game changer

Although success and accreditation are on one side, the situation is such that the success of Kalki has added an extra burden on Maruthi who is directing Prabhas’ next film.

Maruthi is directing Raja Saab with Prabhas and this film has been in the works for quite some time now. It will be Prabhas’ next release.

Read also – Mokshagna’s debut won’t be a picnic

Incidentally, Prabhas is behind two blockbusters, Salaar and Kalki. He played larger-than-life roles in both the films and they are doing great at the box office.

At this point, a film with Maruthi could be considered completely out of step. So far, the audience has only seen Prabhas in larger-than-life roles and now, with Maruthi’s film, there will be a complete change in tone.

Read also – After two disappointments, Mrunal heads north

The pan-India chances are uncertain anyway, but the onus is on Maruthi to put up a good show for the fans who are also doubtful about him.

That being said, seeing the energetic and massive side of Prabhas through Maruthi is going to be exciting in itself. Maruthi has done his thing with Mahanubhavudu and Bhale Manchi Magadivoi with the characterisation of the heroes.

If he manages to make it bigger and present Prabhas convincingly, he will offer something new at least to the local audience, who only see the larger-than-life side of Prabhas. Going back to the days of ‘Darling’ and ‘Mr Perfect’ would be a brief respite of sorts.

In any case, Maruthi has to deliver a winning product, that’s for sure. Otherwise, it would be exposed to harsh criticism from all quarters.