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Published 15:39 IST, July 28th 2023

Prabhas’ official Facebook page recovered after being hacked

Prabhas' official Facebook page faced a hacking incident, but it has now been recovered and restored by his team. Fans showed support during the ordeal.

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Prabhas' facebook account got hacked | Image: Prabhas Fanpage/Instagram | Image: self
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Actor Prabhas faced a disturbing incident when his official Facebook page was hacked on Thursday, July 27, late at night. The actor swiftly took to his Instagram page to inform his fans about the breach. And assured them that his team was working diligently to resolve the issue.

3 things you need to know

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  • Prabhas was last seen in Adipurush alongside Kriti Sanon, Saif Ali Khan.
  • His upcoming film Salaar Part 1 with Shruti Haasan will be releasing on September 28.
  • Prabhas to star in Kalki 2898 - AD alongside Deepika Padukone whose teaser released at SDCC.

Is Prabhas' facebook page secure again after hacking?

In a brief message on his Instagram stories, Prabhas alerted his followers, saying, "Hello everyone, my Facebook page has been compromised. The team is sorting this out."  The hacking incident caused a stir among fans and internet users, with some malicious individuals taking advantage of the situation to troll the actor. However, Prabhas' team was quick to respond, and they successfully restored the Facebook page, removing all unauthorized posts and comments.

(A screen grab of Prabhas Instagram account update | Image: Prabhas/Instagram)

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Known for his reserved nature, Prabhas has a massive fan following on social media platforms, especially Facebook and Instagram, where he keeps his followers updated with his latest projects and personal updates. The incident highlights the importance of maintaining robust security measures for celebrities' social media accounts to safeguard their online presence and protect their followers from potential misinformation.

Will 'Kalki 2898 AD Part 1' live up to its magnum opus expectations?

Amidst the hacking incident, Prabhas' highly anticipated project, Kalki 2898 AD Part 1, also grabbed attention. The teaser for the movie was recently launched with much fanfare at the San Diego Comic-Con (SDCC), amassing an impressive 20 million views in a short span.

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Directed by Nag Ashwin, Kalki 2898 AD is set to be a magnum opus, made on an extravagant budget of Rs 600 crore. The film will be released in two parts, with the initial release date announced as January 12, 2024. However, speculations suggest that the release date might be pushed to May 9. Salaar Part 1: Ceasefire, directed by Prashanth Neel, known for directing the movie KGF. He will be starring alongside Shruti Haasan and Prithviraj Sukumaran in the film, which is scheduled for release on September 28.

 

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15:27 IST, July 28th 2023