Prabhas, Don Lee In Spirit? Meet South Korean Action Star Making His Way To Indian Cinema

Don Lee in Prabhas ’ Spirit: After the massive success of Kalki 2898 AD, Prabhas has an exciting slate of films lined up. The South superstar recently signed a three-film deal with Hombale Films, beginning with Salaar: Part 2 – Shouryaanga Parvam. He has also signed a film with Sandeep Reddy Vanga named Spirit. As anticipation grows, fresh speculation surrounds Prabhas’s next film, with reports suggesting a popular Korean actor may be making his South Indian debut with it.Who is the Korean actor Don Lee, rumoured to debut in Prabha's upcoming film?Lee Dong-Seok, better known by the stage names Ma Dong-Seok and Don Lee, is a South Korean–American actor and film producer who resides in South Korea. He becomes popular with his breakout role in Train to Busan.Don Lee movie scene | Image: XAfter which, Don Lee got many hit roles featuring in major films like The Outlaws (2017), Unstoppable (2018), Champion (2018), The Bad Guys: Reign of Chaos (2019), The Roundup (2022) and many more. His success also walked him up to Hollywood. He made his English debut alongside Angelina Jolie, Salma Hayek, Kit Harington, and Richard Madden in the MCU film Eternals, establishing him as one of South Korea’s most successful actors.Don Lee's fighting scene | Image: XBorn on March 1, 1971, Don Lee has been recognised by Gallup Korea as he was named Film Actor of the Year in both 2018 and 2023. He is also known as Korea's "box office king" for giving back-to-back hits over the years.Don Lee's movie scene | Image: XAs a director, his filmography includes blockbusters such as Cobra Kai, Far Cry 5: Inside Eden's Gate, and 1962: The War in the Hills. Recently, he was confirmed to star in Twelve, a superhero K-drama alongside Park Hyung-sik, Seo In-guk, Sung Dong-il, and Lee Joo-bin, set to premiere in 2025. Recently, Don Lee became a hot topic in India with speculation about his potential debut in the South Indian film industry.How did the speculations begin?Don Lee has left his and South star Prabhas' fans excited with his latest Instagram story. Lee posted a Salaar: Part 2 poster on his social media, adding a thumbs-up emoji, hinting he also awaits the big film.File photo of Don Lee and Prabhas | Image: XExcited fans of both actors quickly took to the internet, sparking speculation about a possible appearance by Lee in Prabhas' upcoming film Spirit, directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga. There were earlier rumours when Spirit was announced, suggesting that Lee might only be dubbing the film for its Korean release. However, the team has yet to confirm any details. Spirit marks the first collaboration between Vanga and Prabhas, who previously announced the project last year.Also Read: Kamal Haasan 'Respectfully' Declines Ulaganayagan Title: Prefer To Remain Grounded | Republic World

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Prabhas, Don Lee In Spirit? Meet South Korean Action Star Making His Way To Indian Cinema

After Korea's Don Lee shared the poster of Prabhas' Salaar 2 on his social media handle, fans are speculating about seeing the pair together in Vanga's Spirit.

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