Mysuru, Oct. 14 -- Mukkala. Mukkabala. Laila. sets the stage for Prabhu Deva

A sea of people, cool breeze, colourful lights and music set the mood at the sprawling grounds in Uttanahalli on the outskirts of Mysuru yesterday evening, as thousands of fans waited eagerly for their favourite star. When the familiar beats of "Mukkala. Mukkabala. Laila." rang out, the crowd erupted in cheers.

Actor and choreographer Prabhu Deva, fondly known as 'India's Michael Jackson', made a grand entry to inaugurate the Yuva Dasara 2026 cultural extravaganza organised by the Yuva Dasara Sub-Committee. It was his first appearance at the Mysuru Dasara festivities.

Rising from a specially arranged 'P'-shaped chair, Prabhu Deva appeared in a Mysore silk shir...