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Chunky Panday reminisces first meeting with Prabhas as Saaho celebrates 7 years
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 31 Aug 2026, 09:34 AM
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The 2019 action thriller Saaho turned seven, prompting veteran actor Chunky Panday to share how he first met co‑star Prabhas, describing the encounter as that of a fan.
The 2019 action thriller Saaho, directed by Sujeeth and starring Prabhas and Shraddha Kapoor, marked a major box‑office event and this year marks its seventh anniversary.
In an exclusive interview with The Times of India, veteran comic actor Chunky Panday recalled his first interaction with Prabhas during the film’s promotional circuit. He said he approached the star as a fan and was surprised by Prabhas’s humility.
Panday’s comments highlight the camaraderie on set, where the two shared screen space in a cameo role. The reminiscence comes as Saaho continues to enjoy a cult following among action‑film enthusiasts.
Despite mixed critical reviews, Saaho earned significant overseas revenue and remains a reference point for high‑budget Indian action cinema.
In an exclusive interview with The Times of India, veteran comic actor Chunky Panday recalled his first interaction with Prabhas during the film’s promotional circuit. He said he approached the star as a fan and was surprised by Prabhas’s humility.
Panday’s comments highlight the camaraderie on set, where the two shared screen space in a cameo role. The reminiscence comes as Saaho continues to enjoy a cult following among action‑film enthusiasts.
Despite mixed critical reviews, Saaho earned significant overseas revenue and remains a reference point for high‑budget Indian action cinema.