Overview
- Jagapathi Babu told Moneycontrol that Prabhas assured him “Darling, I am there” during a period of depression, a revelation first reported by multiple outlets on Monday, May 25, 2026.
- He said Prabhas gave him confidence over the phone while shooting in Georgia and then visited him after returning from the shoot to offer personal encouragement.
- Jagapathi used the interview to praise S.S. Rajamouli and his family for humility and said Rajamouli chooses actors for roles based on fit rather than personal ties.
- The comments were made as Jagapathi prepares for the release of the sports drama Peddi, whose makers recently unveiled his first-look as the character Appalasoori.
- The published anecdote underscores how high-profile actors’ private support can reshape public views on mental health and highlights reputations of generosity and merit-based casting in the Telugu film industry.