“Biggest Superstar” Vs “India’s King” — Did Bollywood and Tollywood Collide again?

Prabhas and director Sandeep Reddy Vanga are collaborating on the eagerly awaited movie "Spirit." Sandeep released an audio teaser for Prabhas' birthday that went viral due to its strong tone and audacious claim that Prabhas is "India's Biggest Superstar." Reactions in the North were mixed, with many contesting the assertion that Shah Rukh Khan is India's top superstar, despite the fact that the teaser was warmly received in the South.

When the teaser for Siddharth Anand's film "King," which starred Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone, was released on November 2, the discussion gathered steam. Siddharth's post on X (formerly Twitter) garnered attention when he wrote, "When stars go beyond being just a superstar, they are called King," even though the teaser itself contained no direct jabs. Happy birthday, Shah Rukh Khan, the King of India. Many people thought the post was a subtle response to Sandeep's comment about Prabhas being "India's Biggest Superstar" because of the timing.

Online debates were triggered by this, presenting it as a potential rivalry between Siddharth Anand and Sandeep Reddy Vanga. Both sides' fans have been arguing over who is more deserving of the title of "India's King" or "India's Biggest Superstar." Considering how vocal Sandeep is, some anticipate a response shortly. It's interesting to note that Siddharth Anand was previously in negotiations to direct Prabhas for a movie under Mythri Movie Makers, but the project was shelved early on, giving this developing cinematic conflict yet another twist.