‘The Raja Saab’: Malavika Mohanan reveals she has had a crush on Prabhas since ‘Baahubali’

Entertainment: Pan-India star Prabhas is all set to impress audiences with his upcoming horror-comedy entertainer, “The Raja Saab.” Young beauty Malavika Mohanan plays the female lead, and the film is set for a grand release in theaters on January 9, 2026, coinciding with Sankranti. Malavika Mohanan is currently busy with promotions, giving numerous interviews, and sharing interesting tidbits that have now gone viral on social media. In a recent interview, she openly expressed her admiration for Prabhas, revealing that she has had a crush on him ever since the blockbuster “Baahubali.” Her comment quickly became a hot topic online. She further explained that after watching “Baahubali,” she became a huge fan of Prabhas and had always dreamed of making her Telugu debut with him. Malavika shared that it had been a long-held dream of hers to work with him, and finally, “The Raja Saab” has made that dream come true. Malavika praised Prabhas not only as a superstar but also as an actor recognized internationally. She cited his acting skills, humility, and dedication to work as qualities that impressed her. Inspired by this praise, she even tried to be a part of the Salaar project by speaking to director Prashanth Neel, but for some unknown reason, that didn’t materialize. Nevertheless, her desire to work with Prabhas never waned. Now, getting the opportunity to share the screen with Prabhas in “The Raja Saab” is a special milestone in her career. Her looks and presence in the film have already received positive feedback from fans. With her long-time crush as her co-star, the audience is eagerly waiting to witness Malavika’s chemistry and magic, making it one of the most awaited films of Sankranti 2026.