When Baahubali actor Prabhas was brutally fat-shamed by netizens, ‘Baahubali is now vada pav’ | Hindi Movie News
In 2021, paparazzi photos put Prabhas in the middle of an ugly online storm. The pictures showed him leaving a dance rehearsal with Kriti Sanon. Social media users then mocked his looks. Many people also forgot how quickly fame can attract cruelty.India Times reported that the photos spread fast online. A popular paparazzi account shared the images. That post then pulled in a flood of harsh comments.
Images that became viral and online reaction
Some users posted jokes in Hindi. One person wrote, “Kisi ne 2 ghnte paani me bhigo dya bahubali ko” (Someone soaked Baahubali in water for two hours). Another asked, “Why does he look like an uncle?” Someone else compared him to vada pav and wrote, “Tu khud wada pav ban gaya hai Prabhas…” (You yourself have turned into vada pav, Prabhas). Another comment said, “OMG who’s this guy and what has he done to the very hot Prabhas??”
What led to the change
Many people ignored the work behind his appearance. Reports linked his look to a role change for Adipurush, where he played Lord Rama. Coverage also said he and Saif Ali Khan gained weight for their roles.Some fans spoke up for him. One supporter posted on X and pushed back against the insults. The fan wrote, “I accept him whatever way he is,” and called out “trollers, body shamers.” The moment showed something else too. Hate spreads quickly, but so can support.
