Filmmaker S.S. Rajamouli has shared an emotional note for Prabhas as the star reached Japan, receiving an incredible welcome from fans of the iconic ‘Baahubali’ franchise. In his heartfelt response, Prabhas expressed that he was “missing you here” and assured Rajamouli that they would visit together again.
Prabhas took to Instagram, posting a picture of Rajamouli’s letter, which included a touching message: “Knowing you darling, if you’ve already tasted the love of the Japanese audience, you must be in tears right now.”
Rajamouli reminisced about his four visits to Japan, recalling how fans would consistently ask, “When will Prabhas come here?” He emphasized his desire for Prabhas to experience the immense affection from the audience, stating, “The more they expressed their wish, the more I wanted you to experience the love they have for you, and for them to see how much you care for them too.”
Describing Japan as his “second home,” Rajamouli expressed joy at the arrival of ‘Baahubali’ in the country, thanking his Japanese fans with a simple yet heartfelt, “Arigato gozaimasu.” He added, “Finally, my Baahubali has arrived in my second home. I hope you enjoy Japan as much as I have enjoyed every visit. To all my Japanese friends, love you all.”
In response to Rajamouli’s note, Prabhas shared a picture from his trip with the caption: “Daaaarlingggggg @ssrajamouli… love you so much. Missing you here in Japan… we’ll both come again.”
Prabhas is in Japan for the official release of “Baahubali: The Epic,” which is set for December 12. At a special screening, he addressed the audience with warmth and gratitude, saying, “Thanks for the love. After Baahubali, Rajamouli Garu, Shobhu Garu, and Lakshmi Garu (his wife) were all speaking about you so beautifully, such amazing fans, emotional people. And for the last 10 years, I’ve been hearing so much about Japan. So finally, I see you all. Thank you.”
He further expressed his excitement about fulfilling a long-held dream of visiting Japan and assured his fans of his deep affection, saying, “It was my dream to come to Japan and meet you all in person. And I hope, like Lakshmi Garu, I also come every year and meet you.”
Prabhas is currently gearing up for a lineup of exciting projects, including the highly anticipated films The Rajasaab, Spirit, Fauzi, Salaar: Part 2 – Shouryaanga Parvam, and Kalki 2898 AD Part 2.