Prabhas will not do a Baahubali ever again. His explanation makes complete sense

He lived and breathed Baahubali for five years, a role that established him as India's latest heartthrob but Prabhas, in an interview with news agency PTI,  said that he will not be able to devote so much time in future projects as such.

As a performer, Prabhas believes that he has a shelf-life and taking such a risk again can affect his career adversely. 

"Actors have limited time. We also have a shelf life. I think I can't give five years to one project now. Even if I ever give that much time, I will simultaneously keep doing other projects because age is also a factor. It will not be good for my career," Prabhas told PTI. 

Baahubali was a "once- in-a-lifetime opportunity" and he was aware that the grand scale of the project demanded a certain level of dedication. The 38-year-old actor now wants to build upon his success and take his career forward with projects that have universal appeal, something similar to Baahubali.

Baahubali: The Beginnning and Baahubali: The Conclusion, directed by SS Rajamouli, cast Prabhas in the titular role. Blockbuster, probably, is an understatement for Baahubali considering the film recorded massive collections. Baahubali 2 reportedly made over Rs 500 crore and is the highest grossing film of India. 

"Most of my projects now will have a universal appeal. Regional cinema is different, so now I am trying to choose stories that cater to my audiences across the country. I will do stories which most of the audiences like," Prabhas said.

Several reports have been speculating about Prabhas' debut in Bollywood and he said: "I am definitely interested in doing films in Bollywood. And not only in Hindi, I am open to working anywhere in the country, even if it is Punjabi. I will do films in any of the languages, provided the script is good. The region and the language don't matter."

Prabhas' aim as an actor is to deliver mainstream entertaining fare.

"I want my films to be entertaining, not comedy, but something which is gripping. In future, I may do a dark film but currently entertainment is the main criterion," he said. 

For the Hindi version of Baahubali, Sharad Kelkar dubbed for Prabhas but the actor is working on his diction and wants to use his own voice in future projects.

"Dubbing for myself in Hindi is a big task. I know Hindi. I can read and write Hindi but I don't normally speak the language and that is very important. I still have that South Indian accent. But I am working on it. Hindi audiences should feel that I am speaking like them and should relate to me," Prabhas added. 

Prabhas, is currently busy filming Saaho, co-starring Shraddha Kapoor. The team has shot for around 50 days and Prabhas will be joining Shraddha soon for a month-long schedule.

Saaho is expected to release this year.