Prabhas Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, Aamir Khan
Prabhas Salman, Aamir and Shah Rukh Khan

The collection of Baahubali 2 (Bahubali: The Conclusion) sparked a fight between the fans of Prabhas and the Khans (Salman, Aamir and Shah Rukh Khan), each mocking the stardom of the other.

Salman, Aamir and Shah Rukh Khan's movies held most of the collection records in Indian cinema so far. That was until the release of Baahubali 2, which hit the screens on April 28. The three Khans were considered the rulers of not just Bollywood, but also Indian cinema. When it came to records, comparison was always made between the movies of the three actors in the past. Now, Baahubali 2 has rocked this dimension. And how.

The Prabhas-starrer film opened to a fantastic response everywhere around the world. Baahubali 2 collected over Rs 200 crore at the global box office on the first day. The movie has shattered all the previous records of Indian films around the world. It has set new benchmarks, which are not expected to be broken by any film, including those of the Khans, in the near future.

Thousands of Prabhas' fans shared their excitement about the success of Baahubali 2, and mocked the star power of the Khans on social media. This did not go down well with fans of Salman, Aamir and Shah Rukh Khan. What hurt them more was the comments made by celebrities like Ram Gopal Varma and Kamaal R Khan, who took a dig at the three Khans by quoting the performance of Baahubali 2.

KRK tweeted: No Deepika, Salman or Aamir. No promotion on Kapil's show etc. No train ride. No holiday. Still #Baahubali2 biggest blockbuster in history.

RGV tweeted: Going by MegaDinosaur day1 it's clear @ssrajamouli is bigger than all Khans,Roshans and Chopras..I salute @karanjohar for discovering him

Irked by the comments of Prabhas' fans, several admirers of the Khans took to Twitter to defend their favourite Bollywood actors. They said that the three actors have ruled the Indian box office for the last 25 years and no one can beat that record. Some even went on to say that the comparison of Baahubali 2 with the films starring the Khans is an appreciation for them. Here are some comments posted in support of the Khans.

Mmoseen‏ @TheMmoseen_87

Those saying Prabhas is bigger star than Khans should also say that he is bigger than @superstarrajini its Baahubali that's huge not him

Dєνιℓ‏ @ibeingdevil_

Khans are the highest benchmark of Indian Film Fraternity. Be it Akkians or Prabhasians everyone compare their star with Khans to feel good.

• T.O.H •‏ @mehdi_nisar1

Why are ppl surprised Tollywood is giving more nos than Bollywood. Except Khans, Bollywood did not give any mega blockbusters since a decade

CALL ME !!! DON™‏ @SRKsDaring

The Collection which south films r making by good film...that market is made by Khans ...so plzzz Khans >>>>>> South

PrabhasDhf‏ @prabhasfansdb

Its always mutual bro.have some sense if someone comparing him with khan we take it as appreciation but y uguys insecure.khans are way ahead

NOOR KHAN‏ @Noor96KHAN

Give EID DIWALI CHRISTMAS to Prabhas KHANs don't deserve it Baahubali will collect 1000 cr that means he is greater than KHANs

Mr. Jit...!!‏ @jitsarda43

#Baahubali2 Had an accident while cmng hom aftr watchng #Bahubali2 Bc kisi ne phn b nai uthaya ye soch kr ki suspens bta dunga.. prabhas