Japan Earthquake: The Raja Saab Director Maruthi Confirms Prabhas Is Safe

A powerful earthquake, estimated to be between 7.5 and 7.6 in magnitude, struck off the northeastern coast of Japan on Tuesday, December 9, 2025. Tsunami warnings were quickly issued for the Aomori, Iwate, and Hokkaido prefectures, causing widespread concern. The news triggered anxiety among fans of Indian superstar Prabhas, who was in Japan at the time.

Prabhas, along with producer Shobu Yarlagadda, was in Japan for special premiere screenings of "Baahubali: The Epic". The event had been proceeding smoothly, with the actor interacting with fans. However, as reports of the earthquake and tsunami warnings began circulating, concerns about Prabhas's safety escalated.

Director Maruthi, who is directing Prabhas in the upcoming film "Raja Saab," addressed the situation to reassure fans. In a message on X, Maruthi stated, "Spoke to Darling. He is not in Tokyo and doing safe. No worries". This message brought immediate relief to Prabhas's worried fans.

News outlets also picked up on Maruthi's confirmation, further amplifying the message that Prabhas was safe. The Times of India reported that fans could "breathe easy" following Maruthi's update.

The prompt response from Maruthi and the subsequent media coverage highlight the immense concern for Prabhas's well-being and the power of social media in disseminating crucial information during crisis situations. Fans had been eagerly seeking updates about the actor's condition following the earthquake reports.

With Prabhas confirmed to be safe, fans are now hoping for his swift return. Once he is back, the shooting for his film "Spirit" is expected to resume. The actor also received support from director SS Rajamouli.