Salaar 2: The buzz around Prabhas is heating up again on social media. This time, it is not only about his films. It is also about the timing of the news around them. After The Raja Saab failed badly at the box office, many online users believe that his team is trying to shift attention. First it was Spiritm, and now it’s Salaar 2!
From fresh updates about Spirit to sudden noise around Salaar 2, netizens feel a pattern is forming. Fans are excited, but critics are questioning the motive. Many are calling it a clear damage-control move.
The Raja Saab received strong backlash after its release. Viewers criticised the film, and Prabhas also faced trolling. Much of the negativity focused on his performance and reports of a body double being used. As the criticism grew louder, director Sandeep Reddy Vanga announced Spirit’s release date as March 5, 2027. The news quickly changed the mood online.
Just days later, Salaar 2 started trending again. This surprised many fans and raised fresh questions.
Prabhas Focuses On Big Pan-India Films Amid The Raja Saab Failure
Despite the failure of The Raja Saab, Prabhas has not slowed down. He remains committed to large-scale pan-India cinema. This has been his path since Baahubali, and he continues to follow it.
The actor is currently busy with multiple projects. These include Fauzi and Spirit. A few other films are also in different stages of planning. Prabhas is also expected to return in two major sequels, Salaar 2 and Kalki 2.
The first Salaar (directed by Prashanth Neel) had an average run in theatres. However, it performed much better on OTT platforms. Over time, the film gained a loyal fan base. Many viewers liked its raw tone and mass appeal. Prabhas’s intense avatar also received praise.
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The makers had already confirmed that Salaar would have a sequel. Since then, fans have been waiting for updates. Recently, reports claimed that a Salaar 2 announcement teaser could be released on January 25 or 26. There has been no official confirmation yet. Still, the rumours alone were enough to spark excitement and suspicion online.
Salaar 2 Buzz Triggers PR Speculation Online
A Reddit user questioned the sudden trend and wrote, “Why is the Salaar 2 teaser suddenly trending again ahead of Jan 25, 2026?”
Several users shared strong reactions in the comments. One wrote, “Prabhas is facing huge negativity due to The Raja Saab movie, mainly due to the dupe issue and also fans are quite disappointed. So this is just a PR tactic to boost the image of Prabhas and divert everyone from RajaSaab’s flaws. Also observe a pattern on Insta:- meme pages (500-2K/ post) suddenly posting the same meme regarding Salaar 2 teaser.”
Another user commented, “PR intention is just to divert the fans towards upcoming projects so that they will forget the recent flop movie.”
A third user wrote, “His PR is underrated.” Another added, “When I see the PR posts being put out for Salaar and Spirit because Prabhas’s looks and acting are being heavily trolled, it honestly makes me laugh. They are doing so much PR just for this itself.”
Meanwhile, trade sources suggest that early script work and pre-production talks for Salaar 2 may have started. However, this has raised doubts. Prashanth Neel is currently busy shooting Dragon with Jr NTR. Because of this, some insiders claim the rumours are exaggerated.
According to inside reports, Salaar 2 is unlikely to go on floors this year. The project may begin next year. A 2028 release is possible, but nothing is certain yet.
