<p>Prabhas’ The Raja Saab is coming to OTT much sooner than expected. Released on January 9, the movie opened to negative reviews from critics and audiences alike. Less than a month after its release, the movie has wrapped up its box office run and is set to premiere on OTT.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Directed by Maruthi, the horror comedy stars an ensemble cast comprising Zarina Wahab, Sanjay Dutt, Nidhhi Agerwal, Malavika Mohanan, and Riddhi Kumar.</p><h2>The Raja Saab OTT release:</h2><p>On Thursday, the makers announced the OTT release of the movie, which will be available on Jio Hotstar from February 6. As a treat for viewers, the makers will be releasing an&nbsp;</p><p>extended cut.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Making the announcement, the streaming giant wrote,''Due to unforeseen circumstances and last-minute technical glitches, we’ve added the extended cut! Regret the inconvenience caused due to hype. India's Biggest Superstar on JioHotstar | 6th Feb.”</p>

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<p>The movie had an underwhelming performance at the box office, and both the actor and director faced heavy backlash and trolling over the film’s story and performance. It will be available in multiple languages, including Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam and Hindi.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Soon after the makers announced that the extended version of the movie would be released, the netizens were quick to troll.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>One user wrote,''You mean extra troll material?''</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Another user wrote,''Who is watching this?''</p><h2>What is Raja Saab about?</h2><p>The horror comedy revolves around Raja Saab (Prabhas), who lives with his grandmother Gangamma (Zarina Wahab), who is suffering from Alzheimer’s and has been searching for her missing husband (Sanjay Dutt) for a long time. After spotting him in a photo that reveals he is in Hyderabad, Raja Saab travels to find him. As his search begins, he uncovers shocking truths about his grandfather’s life.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The movie became a box office disaster and struggled to even reach its recovery mark. As per sacnilk, the movie has earned Rs 146.03 crore and a worldwide gross of Rs 208.38 crore.&nbsp;</p><h2>Raja Saab review</h2><p>Calling Horror-comedy is messy, bizarre and defies logic, Pragati Awasthi wrote,''Directed and co-written by Maruthi, the movie feels forced from the start. It begins with a man who is attracted by a Rs 500 note to an abandoned dark mansion in a jungle, where there are mysterious objects, from hypnosis items and weird settings to a piano with a skull-head design and a black cat roaming around. Poor cats are always the brand ambassadors of such houses, and that meow sound, I don’t know when it will come to an end. Time and again, throughout the whole movie, the cat plays the best part.'' <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/the-raja-saab-movie-review-prabhas-horror-comedy-is-messy-bizarre-that-defies-logic-1767961070279">Read the full review here.</a></p>

Directed by Maruthi, the horror-comedy starring Prabhas is set for the OTT premiere, less than a month after its theatrical release. The movie earned underwhelming response from the audience. 

Prabhas’ The Raja Saab is coming to OTT much sooner than expected. Released on January 9, the movie opened to negative reviews from critics and audiences alike. Less than a month after its release, the movie has wrapped up its box office run and is set to premiere on OTT. Directed by Maruthi, the horror comedy stars an ensemble cast comprising Zarina Wahab, Sanjay Dutt, Nidhhi Agerwal, Malavika Mohanan, and Riddhi Kumar. The Raja Saab OTT release: On Thursday, the makers announced the OTT release of the movie, which will be available on Jio Hotstar from February 6. As a treat for viewers, the makers will be releasing an extended cut. Making the announcement, the streaming giant wrote,''Due to unforeseen circumstances and last-minute technical glitches, we’ve added the extended cut! Regret the inconvenience caused due to hype. India's Biggest Superstar on JioHotstar | 6th Feb.”

<p>Directed by Maruthi, the horror-comedy starring Prabhas is set for the OTT premiere, less than a month after its theatrical release. The movie earned an underwhelming response from the audience.&nbsp;</p>

The Raja Saab OTT release gets trolled: Makers announces extended version, netizens say 'extra troll material?'

<p><i>The Raja Saab</i>, starring Prabhas, released in theatres on January 9, 2026. But just a day later, the horror-comedy directed by Maruthi landed into controversy after reports surfaced claiming that the film was leaked online within 24 hours, sparking outrage among fans.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/after-fa9la-s-success-in-dhurandhar-flipperachi-announces-india-tour-check-dates-1768141183053"><strong>After FA9LA’s success in Dhurandhar, Flipperachi announces India tour</strong></a></p><h2>The Raja Saab's pirated version surfaced online&nbsp;</h2><p>According to several reports, a pirated version of <i>The Raja Saab</i> was uploaded on illegal websites shortly after its theatrical release. &nbsp;Hyderabad cybercrime police have reportedly confirmed the leak, and the authorities have already initiated action against piracy platforms for the same.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/haq-alia-bhatt-roots-for-yami-gautam-s-outstanding-performance-says-you-are-pure-craft-heart-and-all-things-gold-1768133822908"><strong>Haq: Alia Bhatt roots for Yami Gautam's performance</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p>

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<p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/in-pics-nupur-sanon-and-stebin-ben-share-glimpses-from-their-dreamy-christian-wedding-1768135722342"><strong>Nupur Sanon and Stebin Ben share glimpses from their dreamy Christian wedding</strong></a></p><h2>Was the pirated version screened in a US restaurant?</h2><p>The matter gained more attention after a video surfaced online claiming that the pirated version of Prabhas' horror-comedy was being openly played on the television of a restaurant in Ohio, United States. Posted with the caption, "Too much ra," by an Instagram page, the viral clip was later deleted.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>However, there has been no official confirmation about the alleged public screening of a pirated print of <i>The Raja Saab</i>, but the act has been condemned by several social media users.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/allu-arjun-and-ram-charan-pen-warm-birthday-messages-for-pushpa-director-sukumar-1768130786655"><strong>Allu Arjun and Ram Charan pen warm birthday messages for Pushpa director Sukumar</strong></a></p><h2>About The Raja Saab</h2><p>Directed by Maruthi and produced by People Media Factory and IVY Entertainment, the film stars Prabhas, Sanjay Dutt, Malavika Mohanan, Nidhhi Agerwal, Riddhi Kumar, and Zarina Wahab.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><i>The Raja Saab</i> revolves around a man who inherits his ancestral property, only to uncover dark secrets tied to his family’s past. Despite mixed reviews from the audience and critics, the film has reportedly opened with strong numbers. However, it slowed down at the box office the next day.</p>

The Raja Saab starring Prabhas has been making headlines due to reports claiming that the pirated version of the horror comedy was played in a US restaurant. Read the details inside.  

The Raja Saab, starring Prabhas, released in theatres on January 9, 2026. But just a day later, the horror-comedy directed by Maruthi landed into controversy after reports surfaced claiming that the film was leaked online within 24 hours, sparking outrage among fans. Also Read: After FA9LA’s success in Dhurandhar, Flipperachi announces India tour The Raja Saab's pirated version surfaced online According to several reports, a pirated version of The Raja Saab was uploaded on illegal websites shortly after its theatrical release. Hyderabad cybercrime police have reportedly confirmed the leak, and the authorities have already initiated action against piracy platforms for the same. Also Read: Haq: Alia Bhatt roots for Yami Gautam's performance

<p>The Raja Saab starring Prabhas has been making headlines due to reports claiming that the pirated version of the horror comedy was played in a US restaurant. Read the details inside. &nbsp;</p>

Was Prabhas’ The Raja Saab played at a US restaurant a day after release? Here’s what we know

<p>Prabhas’ The Raja Saab finally released in theatres on 9 Jan. Despite receiving poor reviews from both critics and audiences, the film opened to massive fan frenzy and recorded a strong opening at the box office, collecting over Rs 60 crore in India.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The fan craze surrounding Prabhas and his films has always been on another level, with his followers going to extreme lengths to celebrate releases, whether it’s bringing dummy crocodiles to theatres or setting confetti on fire inside cinema halls.</p><h2>Fans burn confetti inside the theatre</h2><p>One shocking incident that recently came to light took place at a theatre, reportedly in Odisha, where fans were seen celebrating the release inside the cinema hall. In viral videos circulating online, a group of fans allegedly set confetti on fire near the screen inside the theatre.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The video shows confetti burning as several people attempt to put out the flames, while a scene from the film continues to play on the big screen.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The clip, which has since gone viral, has drawn severe backlash online, with netizens questioning theatre safety and management protocols.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/the-raja-saab-box-office-collection-day-1-prabhas-horror-comedy-opens-with-this-much-despite-mixed-reviews-1768029860841">The Raja Saab BO collection Day 1: Prabhas' horror-comedy opens with THIS much</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>One user wrote,''I’ll never understand this cringe pathetic celeb worship culture in South.''</p><p>Another user wrote,''Director: 'I want realistic effects.'Prabhas Fans: 'Say no more.' 🔥Box Office pe aag lagani thi, Theatre mein nahi!.''</p>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Fire breaks out at Ashok Talkies, Raygada, Odisha during Prabhas fans’ ‘Aarti’ celebration for The Raja Saab. Aarti plate fell &amp; sparked fire. 😱<br> <a href="https://t.co/y80VYVABUf">pic.twitter.com/y80VYVABUf</a></p>&mdash; Ghar Ke Kalesh (@gharkekalesh) <a href="https://twitter.com/gharkekalesh/status/2009957775867334997?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 10, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>&nbsp;</p><h2>Prabhas fans carry crocodiles into theatres</h2><p>On the day of the release, fans celebrated as they tried to recreate the viral scene from the movie of Prabhas fighting with a crocodile.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>In a video, fans were seen entering the cinema hall carrying dummy crocodiles. However, several fake AI-created videos were also shared online claiming that the crocodiles were real. But it was later confirmed that fans only carried fake crocodiles.&nbsp;</p><h2>The Raja Saab movie review: Prabhas' horror-comedy is messy, bizarre and defies logic</h2><p>WION's Pragati Awasthi writes, ''Directed and co-written by Maruthi, the movie feels forced from the start. It begins with a man who is attracted by a Rs 500 note to an abandoned dark mansion in a jungle, where there are mysterious objects, from hypnosis items and weird settings to a piano with a skull-head design and a black cat roaming around. Poor cats are always the brand ambassadors of such houses, and that meow sound, I don’t know when it will come to an end. Time and again, throughout the whole movie, the cat plays the best part,'' <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/the-raja-saab-movie-review-prabhas-horror-comedy-is-messy-bizarre-that-defies-logic-1767961070279">read the review here.&nbsp;</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p>

Directed by Maruthi, the movie stars Prabhas' as fun-loving and joyous Raja, who goes on a mission to find his grandfather. Apart from the Rebel star, the movie also stars Sanjay Dutt, Boman Irani, Zarina Wahab, Malavika Mohanan, and Nidhhi Agerwal.

Prabhas’ The Raja Saab finally released in theatres on 9 Jan. Despite receiving poor reviews from both critics and audiences, the film opened to massive fan frenzy and recorded a strong opening at the box office, collecting over Rs 60 crore in India. The fan craze surrounding Prabhas and his films has always been on another level, with his followers going to extreme lengths to celebrate releases, whether it’s bringing dummy crocodiles to theatres or setting confetti on fire inside cinema halls. Fans burn confetti inside the theatre One shocking incident that recently came to light took place at a theatre, reportedly in Odisha, where fans were seen celebrating the release inside the cinema hall. In viral videos circulating online, a group of fans allegedly set confetti on fire near the screen inside the theatre. The video shows confetti burning as several people attempt to put out the flames, while a scene from the film continues to play on the big screen. The clip, which has since gone viral, has drawn severe backlash online, with netizens questioning theatre safety and management protocols. Also read: The Raja Saab BO collection Day 1: Prabhas' horror-comedy opens with THIS much One user wrote,''I’ll never understand this cringe pathetic celeb worship culture in South.'' Another user wrote,''Director: 'I want realistic effects.'Prabhas Fans: 'Say no more.' 🔥Box Office pe aag lagani thi, Theatre mein nahi!.''

<p>Directed by Maruthi, the movie stars Prabhas' as fun-loving and joyous Raja, who goes on a mission to find his grandfather. Apart from the Rebel star, the movie also stars Sanjay Dutt, Boman Irani, Zarina Wahab, Malavika Mohanan, and Nidhhi Agerwal.</p>

Shocking fan craze! Prabhas fans burn confetti inside theatre during Raja Saab screening

<p><i>The Raja Saab</i> starring Prabhas has opened with a strong box-office response despite mixed critical reviews. Released on January 9, 2026, the horror-comedy has reportedly crossed the ₹100 crore mark worldwide on its 1st day, including Thursday's paid previews.&nbsp;</p><h2>The Raja Saab Box Office collection on day 1</h2><p>As per a report by Sacnilk, on day 1, <i>The Raja Saab</i> collected nearly ₹54.15 crore net in India, along with paid previews that contributed approximately ₹9.15 crore. The film earned ₹26 crore internationally, making the total worldwide opening over ₹100 crore.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/hrithik-roshan-s-net-worth-all-about-his-upcoming-projects-luxurious-lifestyle-and-more-1768011730680"><strong>Hrithik Roshan's net worth: All about upcoming films, luxurious lifestyle &amp; more</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/hrithik-roshan-52-from-kaho-naa-pyaar-hai-to-krrish-watch-his-10-best-movies-on-netflix-prime-video-and-other-ott-platforms-1767950552346"><strong>Hrithik Roshan @ 52: 10 best movies on Netflix, Prime Video and other</strong></a></p><h2>Stronger performance in the Telugu belt</h2><p>According to reports, <i>The Raja Saab</i> performed best in the Telugu-speaking states with an overall occupancy of 57.16%. The Night show increased footfalls by nearly 70%, with Hyderabad and Vizag being the top centres, achieving occupancies of 76% and 82%, respectively.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The Hindi version had a slower start with an overall occupancy of 15.63 percent on Day 1. In Tamil, the film performed slightly better at 22.61 percent, while Kannada and Malayalam markets remained quiet.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/toxic-star-casts-salary-from-yash-to-nayanthara-how-much-these-celebrities-are-getting-paid-1767941310699"><strong>From Yash to Nayanthara - How much these celebrities are getting paid</strong></a></p><h2>Is the film Prabhas' lowest opener post-pandemic?</h2><p>Though the Box-office numbers seem good,<i> The Raja Saab </i>marks Prabhas’ lowest opening since theatres resumed full operations post-pandemic. Reportedly, his earlier films like <i>Salaar </i>(₹90 crore),<i> Kalki 2898 AD </i>(₹95 crore), and <i>Adipurush </i>(₹86 crore) saw higher Day 1 India collections.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>But the film still performed better than <i>Dhurandhar </i>(₹28 crore), <i>Animal </i>(₹63 crore), <i>Jawan </i>(₹64 crore), and <i>Leo </i>(₹64.8 crore) on its opening day.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/wpl-2025-opening-ceremony-jacqueline-fernandez-and-honey-singh-bring-the-house-down-with-stunning-performance-1767968247300"><strong>WPL 2025: Jacqueline &amp; Honey bring the house down with stunning performance</strong></a></p><h2>About The Raja Saab</h2><p><i>The Raja Saab</i> is directed by Maruthi and produced by TG Vishwa Prasad under the People Media Factory. The plot revolves around a man who tries to reclaim his ancestral property, but soon realises that it's haunted. The cast features Sanjay Dutt, Malavika Mohanan, Nidhhi Agerwal, Riddhi Kumar, Boman Irani, and Zarina Wahab, with music composed by Thaman S.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>WION's review of the film reads, "The Raja Saab offers nothing that holds the audience’s attention. The sets look cheap, similar to a daily soap, and a bizarre sequence that we don't know why was even added to the movie. What is truly disappointing is Prabhas’s and Sanjay Dutt's decision to be part of a film where every frame feels juvenile and purposeless. The exaggeration is pushed to such an extent that it neither makes you laugh nor entertains you; instead, it only ends up boring you."</p>

Prabhas' much-awaited The Raja Saab has opened in theatres with good numbers despite mixed reviews. Directed by Maruthi, the horror-comedy performed better in the Telugu belt than in other regions. Read on to know more. 

The Raja Saab starring Prabhas has opened with a strong box-office response despite mixed critical reviews. Released on January 9, 2026, the horror-comedy has reportedly crossed the ₹100 crore mark worldwide on its 1st day, including Thursday's paid previews. The Raja Saab Box Office collection on day 1 As per a report by Sacnilk, on day 1, The Raja Saab collected nearly ₹54.15 crore net in India, along with paid previews that contributed approximately ₹9.15 crore. The film earned ₹26 crore internationally, making the total worldwide opening over ₹100 crore. Also Read: Hrithik Roshan's net worth: All about upcoming films, luxurious lifestyle & more

<p>Prabhas' much-awaited The Raja Saab has opened in theatres with good numbers despite mixed reviews. Directed by Maruthi, the horror-comedy performed better in the Telugu belt than in other regions. Read on to know more.&nbsp;</p>

The Raja Saab Box Office collection Day 1: Prabhas' horror-comedy opens with THIS much despite mixed reviews

<p>The year 2026 has started, and wallah, the first entry into the worst film list is here. Prabhas’ Raja Saab is out in theatres, and the three-hour-long ruckus will give you a headache that not even medicine can cure. I watched the film in a press show, but those who will pay for this movie will cry their eyes out; first for the money they have put into this movie. Second is the time, which is even more precious.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The theatre business is already going through a rough patch, and bringing audiences back to theatres is becoming a challenging job every day. But if movies like this continue to come out, it will not only break audience trust but also harm other movies that are worth watching.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2>Raja Saab: What’s the story</h2><p>The movie revolves around Raja (Prabhas), who is an orphan and lives with his grandmother Gangamaa, played by Zarina Wahab. She’s suffering from advanced Alzheimer’s. In her life, she is only yearning for her missing husband Kanakaraju (Sanjay Dutt), and she keeps insisting that Raja bring his grandfather back.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>One shiny morning, Raja sees a picture of his grandfather on his friend’s phone, and soon he is off to Hyderabad to bring him back.&nbsp;</p><p><br>Soon, Raja learns about the evil side of his grandfather, and now his focus is on the treasure of his grandmother. To find it, Raja and his clan get to an abandoned villa in the jungle, which is controlled by Kanakaraju and mysterious powers. As the story unfolds, the shocking truth about Raja’s grandparents is revealed, and now Raja has to save his grandmother.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Will he be able to save his grandmother, and will he be able to get all her grandmother's family treasures back, make the rest of the story?</p><h2>The weird world of Raja Saab</h2><p>Directed and co-written by Maruthi, the movie feels forced from the start. It begins with a man who is attracted by a Rs 500 note to an abandoned dark mansion in a jungle, where there are mysterious objects, from hypnosis items and weird settings to a piano with a skull-head design and a black cat roaming around. Poor cats are always the brand ambassadors of such houses, and that meow sound, I don’t know when it will come to an end. Time and again, throughout the whole movie, the cat plays the best part</p><p>Raja, who has the motive to find his grandfather, is a story that runs parallel to the story of him with the girls, Anitha (Riddhi Kumar), Bessy (Nidhhi Agerwal), and Bhairavi (Malavika Mohanan), who are mad for him. Two girls love him, and he loves one girl and is not able to ignore the other two. In short, he wants all three.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>From the starting frame to the end, the weird things in the movie continue to test your temper, with no scope for making a laugh. &nbsp;Now comes the most irritating part: whenever Raja sees Bessy, she transforms into a white angel with feathers, and Raja starts doing some weird dance steps. In most of the first half, Raja is randomly wooing girls, with fights that feel inspired by some old South Indian movie. Anything can happen at any time.</p>

Still from Raja Saab

<p>In the second half of the movie, when they are all stuck in the mansion, and the grandmother has her own trauma, what is her grandson doing? Dancing with the three girls. And even in the abandoned mansion, how they can get the best sarees is beyond logic.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>With a sloppy plot, the writers get tangled in their own narrative. They try to make the film horror, horror-comedy, and rom-com all at once. But the problem lies in how all these ideas are jumbled together without clarity, and the result is a confused mess that is hard to follow at many points. At one time it's horror, the next what we see is the actor's dancing at some foreign locations.</p>

<p>The VFX looks fake, but it crosses the bar of artificiality. At times, it feels like watching a television show, more specifically, Naagin. With fabricated elements everywhere, nothing feels real or immersive or natural, even the acting. Another major issue is that the old mansion setup filled with weird objects, dark corridors, and predictable horror cues has become an overused trope, and the film does nothing new with it. As a result, it fails to excite or engage.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>With a huge budget, the movie is undoubtedly grand, but what will the audience do with it when nothing is interesting to hook onto?</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>In terms of story, Raja Saab offers nothing that holds the audience’s attention. The sets look cheap, similar to a daily soap and bizarre sequences that we don't know why were even added in the movie. What is truly disappointing is Prabhas’ and Sanjay Dutt's decision to be part of a film where every frame feels juvenile and purposeless. The exaggeration is pushed to such an extent that it neither makes you laugh nor entertains you; instead, it only ends up boring you.</p>

Directed by Maruthi, Prabhas' film defies logic from the start, with no fun, horror or romance that the audience can stick to. 

The year 2026 has started, and wallah, the first entry into the worst film list is here. Prabhas’ Raja Saab is out in theatres, and the three-hour-long ruckus will give you a headache that not even medicine can cure. I watched the film in a press show, but those who will pay for this movie will cry their eyes out; first for the money they have put into this movie. Second is the time, which is even more precious. The theatre business is already going through a rough patch, and bringing audiences back to theatres is becoming a challenging job every day. But if movies like this continue to come out, it will not only break audience trust but also harm other movies that are worth watching. Raja Saab: What’s the story The movie revolves around Raja (Prabhas), who is an orphan and lives with his grandmother Gangamaa, played by Zarina Wahab. She’s suffering from advanced Alzheimer’s. In her life, she is only yearning for her missing husband Kanakaraju (Sanjay Dutt), and she keeps insisting that Raja bring his grandfather back. One shiny morning, Raja sees a picture of his grandfather on his friend’s phone, and soon he is off to Hyderabad to bring him back. Soon, Raja learns about the evil side of his grandfather, and now his focus is on the treasure of his grandmother. To find it, Raja and his clan get to an abandoned villa in the jungle, which is controlled by Kanakaraju and mysterious powers. As the story unfolds, the shocking truth about Raja’s grandparents is revealed, and now Raja has to save his grandmother. Will he be able to save his grandmother, and will he be able to get all her grandmother's family treasures back, make the rest of the story? The weird world of Raja Saab Directed and co-written by Maruthi, the movie feels forced from the start. It begins with a man who is attracted by a Rs 500 note to an abandoned dark mansion in a jungle, where there are mysterious objects, from hypnosis items and weird settings to a piano with a skull-head design and a black cat roaming around. Poor cats are always the brand ambassadors of such houses, and that meow sound, I don’t know when it will come to an end. Time and again, throughout the whole movie, the cat plays the best part Raja, who has the motive to find his grandfather, is a story that runs parallel to the story of him with the girls, Anitha (Riddhi Kumar), Bessy (Nidhhi Agerwal), and Bhairavi (Malavika Mohanan), who are mad for him. Two girls love him, and he loves one girl and is not able to ignore the other two. In short, he wants all three. From the starting frame to the end, the weird things in the movie continue to test your temper, with no scope for making a laugh. Now comes the most irritating part: whenever Raja sees Bessy, she transforms into a white angel with feathers, and Raja starts doing some weird dance steps. In most of the first half, Raja is randomly wooing girls, with fights that feel inspired by some old South Indian movie. Anything can happen at any time.

<p>Directed by Maruthi, Prabhas' film defies logic from the start, with no fun, horror or romance that the audience can stick to.&nbsp;</p>

The Raja Saab movie review: Prabhas' horror-comedy is messy, bizarre and defies logic

<p>Prabhas' much-hyped movie <i>The Raja Saab</i> was released in cinemas on January 9. The actor made its return to the big screens after two years with Maruthi's directorial. The cinephiles didn't take much time putting their views about the film on social media. The movie also stars Sanjay Dutt, Malavika Mohanan (Telugu debut), and Riddhi Kumar in key roles.</p><h2>Verdict of netizens about The Raja Saab</h2><p>Netizens took to X, and many are divided over the plotline of the film and Prabhas' selection of scripts. One user wrote, "The Raja Saab – A fresh experience blending horror, comedy and mass. Prabhas's look, timing and screen presence. Malavika and Nidhi shine in their respective roles. Director Maruthi delivers his trademark entertainment. #TheRajaSaab = complete family entertainer."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/kis-kisko-pyaar-karoon-2-kapil-sharma-starrer-re-release-cancelled-here-s-what-we-know-1767938533903"><strong>Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon 2: Re-release of Kapil Sharma starrer cancelled? Here's what we know</strong></a></p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-dnt="true" align="center"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">👑 The Raja Saab 👑<br><br>A fresh experience blending Horror + Comedy + Mass 💥<br>Prabhas Look, timing, and screen presence 🔥<br>Malavika, Nidhi<br>shine in their respective roles ✨<br>Director Maruthi delivers his trademark entertainment 😎<br>👉 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TheRajaSaab?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TheRajaSaab</a> = Complete Family Entertainer 🖤🔥 <a href="https://t.co/JtGqZyEWuq">pic.twitter.com/JtGqZyEWuq</a></p>&mdash; Keyser Söze (@itzyogiii) <a href="https://twitter.com/itzyogiii/status/2009352908261970288?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 8, 2026</a></blockquote>
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<p>Another user wrote, " Verdict: Ultra disaster. Unbearable from start to finish. The film feels like a confused mess with no soul, no logic and no excitement. The story is paper-thin, poorly written and stretched painfully just to fill runtime."</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-dnt="true" align="center"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Rating: ⭐ (1/5)<br>Verdict: ULTRA DISASTER<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TheRajaSaab?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TheRajaSaab</a> is an absolute disaster.<br>Unbearable from start to finish, the film feels like a confused mess with no soul, no logic, and no excitement. The story is paper-thin, poorly written, and stretched painfully just to fill runtime. <a href="https://t.co/jeavDzX8ZR">pic.twitter.com/jeavDzX8ZR</a></p>&mdash; naman. (@SRKzKabir) <a href="https://twitter.com/SRKzKabir/status/2009311193073389683?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 8, 2026</a></blockquote>
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<p>"Rajaa Saab is a good watch .. the set up is different to regular films .. except lags in few places , I liked the movie thoroughly .. Energetic #Prabhas is all you need on the screen. &nbsp;Go watch it. Also people do complaint that we need new genres and when a star hero does , every intellectual says it doesn’t have mass and BS. Do encourage different films when heroes did so they can explore more genres. @DirectorMaruthi chose &nbsp;a very good concept and he was almost there to justify 100 percent. He should be credited to show darling in a full energetic avatar which fans miss", wrote the third user.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/the-pitt-medical-drama-renewed-for-season-3-on-hbo-max-here-s-what-we-know-1767928386324"><strong>The Pitt: Medical drama renewed for season 3 on HBO Max? Here's what we know</strong></a></p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-dnt="true" align="center"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Rajaa Saab is a good watch .. the set up is different to regular films .. except lags in few places , I liked the movie thoroughly .. Energetic <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Prabhas?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Prabhas</a> is all you need on the screen.  Go watch it. <br><br>Also people do complaint that we need new genres and when a star hero does ,… <a href="https://t.co/0WcluszVHc">pic.twitter.com/0WcluszVHc</a></p>&mdash; Shiva Kumar Grandhi (@sivakumargrandh) <a href="https://twitter.com/sivakumargrandh/status/2009411506639982670?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 8, 2026</a></blockquote>
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<p>Another X user wrote, "The Raja Saab: Prabhas's Epic Fail. This horror-comedy is a total disaster—wooden acting, lame jokes, crappy CGI, and a plot full of holes. Prabhas looks bored AF, action sucks, music tortures ears. Skip this mess! 0/10. #TheRajaSaab #WorstMovieEver."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/farah-khan-turns-61-main-hoon-na-to-happy-new-year-look-back-at-her-iconic-directorials-1767927433872"><strong>Farah Khan turns 61: Look back at her iconic directorials</strong></a></p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-dnt="true" align="center"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">The Raja Saab: Prabhas&#39;s Epic Fail<br>This horror-comedy is a total disaster—wooden acting, lame jokes, crappy CGI, and a plot full of holes. Prabhas looks bored AF, action sucks, music tortures ears. Skip this mess! 0/10. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TheRajaSaab?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TheRajaSaab</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WorstMovieEver?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WorstMovieEver</a> <a href="https://t.co/GjIb5cAnOj">pic.twitter.com/GjIb5cAnOj</a></p>&mdash; 𝚃𝚠𝚎𝚎𝚝𝚌𝚑𝚘𝚛💭 (@Iam1_jitendra) <a href="https://twitter.com/Iam1_jitendra/status/2009502798480867395?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 9, 2026</a></blockquote>
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<h2>All about The Raja Saab</h2><p><i>The Raja Saab</i> tells the story of a young heir, who embraces both his royal heritage and rebellious spirit as he rises to power, establishing unprecedented rules during his reign as Raja Saab. Directed by Maruthi and produced by People Media Factory and IVY Entertainment.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Apart from Prabhas, the film also stars Boman Irani, Sanjay Dutt, Nidhhi Agerwal, Malavika Mohanan, Riddhi Kumar, and Zarina Wahab, among others. The film's music is composed by Thaman S, with cinematography by Karthik Palani and editing by Kotagiri Venkateswara Rao. The film was released worldwide, coinciding with Sankranthi.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/happy-birthday-farhan-akhtar-rock-on-bhaag-milkha-bhaag-zindagi-na-milegi-dobara-7-must-watch-movies-of-the-actor-on-netflix-prime-video-and-more-1767862698860"><strong>Happy Birthday Farhan Akhtar: 7 must-watch movies of the actor on OTT platforms</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Initially, the film was set to release on April 10, 2025, and then it was later postponed for a December 5, 2025, release. However, it was postponed again due to pending post-production work, as per reports. The digital streaming rights for all languages were acquired by JioHotstar.</p>

The Raja Saab, starring Prabhas in the lead role, was released in cinemas today, and netizens have already given their verdict of the film on social media. 

Prabhas' much-hyped movie The Raja Saab was released in cinemas on January 9. The actor made its return to the big screens after two years with Maruthi's directorial. The cinephiles didn't take much time putting their views about the film on social media. The movie also stars Sanjay Dutt, Malavika Mohanan (Telugu debut), and Riddhi Kumar in key roles. Verdict of netizens about The Raja Saab Netizens took to X, and many are divided over the plotline of the film and Prabhas' selection of scripts. One user wrote, "The Raja Saab – A fresh experience blending horror, comedy and mass. Prabhas's look, timing and screen presence. Malavika and Nidhi shine in their respective roles. Director Maruthi delivers his trademark entertainment. #TheRajaSaab = complete family entertainer." Also Read: Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon 2: Re-release of Kapil Sharma starrer cancelled? Here's what we know

<p>The Raja Saab, starring Prabhas in the lead role, was released in cinemas today, and netizens have already given their verdict of the film on social media.&nbsp;</p>

The Raja Saab X review: Prabhas' horror-comedy fails to impress, Netizens call it an 'absolute disaster'

<p>Amid the 7.6-magnitude earthquake in Japan on Monday, Prabhas' fans were left concerned as the actor is currently promoting Baahubali: The Epic in the country. It is a recut version of the popular Baahubali films.</p><h2>Director Maruthi Dasari responds</h2><p>After the quake, tsunami warnings were also issued in parts of Japan, which led fans to share their concerns on social media. One fan on X said, "Japan lo Earthquake and Tsunami warning anta hero akkade unnadu repu return avuthunadu anta" (There’s an earthquake and tsunami warning in Japan. Our hero is still there and returning tomorrow).</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="et" dir="ltr">Japan lo Earthquake and Tsunami warning anta hero akkade unnadu repu return avuthunadu anta 🙏🙏</p>&mdash; Sagar (@SagarPrabhas141) <a href="https://twitter.com/SagarPrabhas141/status/1998043885189452263?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 8, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>&nbsp;</p><p>Replying to the rising concern, The Raja Saab director, Maruthi Dasari, came forward to clarify the actor’s situation. Quoting the fan’s post, he said, "Spoke to Darling, he is not in Tokyo and doing safe no worries."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/balakrishna-s-akhanda-2-gets-new-release-date-after-court-lifts-stay-here-s-what-we-know-1765292483893"><strong>Balakrishna's Akhanda 2 gets new release date after court lifts stay? Here's what we know</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p>

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<p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/kanika-kapoor-handles-an-awkward-moment-with-calmness-after-fan-grabs-her-on-stage-watch-1765288464430"><strong>Kanika Kapoor handles awkward moment with calmness after fan grabs her on stage</strong></a></p><h2>Details about the earthquake</h2><p>Japan remains on high alert as several tsunami waves reached the coastline after the 7.6-magnitude quake hit Misawa on the Pacific coast, informed Japan’s Meteorological Agency. Reportedly, Aomori region's residents were evacuated, and the tsunami warning has since been lifted.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/yearender-2025-from-saiyaara-s-craze-to-adolesence-s-top-spot-2025-s-viral-hits-that-stole-the-show-1765283732632"><strong>Saiyaara's craze to Adolesence's top spot: 2025's viral hits that stole the show</strong></a></p><h2>Why is Prabhas in Japan?</h2><p>The actor is visiting Japan with producer Shobu Yarlagadda for special screenings of Baahubali: The Epic. This version includes the combination of Baahubali: The Beginning and Baahubali 2: The Conclusion in a single film. It is scheduled to be released in the country on December 12.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/rajnikanth-announces-sequel-to-1999-blockbuster-padayappa-original-film-to-re-release-on-his-75th-birthday-1765285444638"><strong>Rajnikanth announces sequel to Padayappa; 1st film to re-release on his birthday</strong></a></p><h2>Prabhas's work front</h2><p>After Kalki 2898 AD, and a cameo role in Kannappa, he is busy with The Raja Saab, Fauzi, Spirit, Kalki 2898 AD sequel, Salaar sequel, and Baahubali: The Eternal War – Part 1 (animated).</p><h2>About The Raja Saab</h2><p>This is a horror-comedy starring Malavika Mohanan, Nidhhi Agerwal, and Ridhi Kumar alongside Prabhas. Thaman S has given the music, and cinematography is handled by Karthik Palani. The Raja Saab is set to hit theatres on January 9, 2026.<br>&nbsp;</p>

Due to the recent earthquake in Japan, Prabhas' fans were worried about the well-being of the actor as he is currently visiting the country or special screenings of Baahubali: The Epic. Director Maruthi Dasari has responded to the concern.

Amid the 7.6-magnitude earthquake in Japan on Monday, Prabhas' fans were left concerned as the actor is currently promoting Baahubali: The Epic in the country. It is a recut version of the popular Baahubali films. Director Maruthi Dasari responds After the quake, tsunami warnings were also issued in parts of Japan, which led fans to share their concerns on social media. One fan on X said, "Japan lo Earthquake and Tsunami warning anta hero akkade unnadu repu return avuthunadu anta" (There’s an earthquake and tsunami warning in Japan. Our hero is still there and returning tomorrow).

<p>Due to the recent earthquake in Japan, Prabhas' fans were worried about the well-being of the actor as he is currently visiting the country for special screenings of Baahubali: The Epic. Director Maruthi Dasari has responded to the concern.</p>

Prabhas is 'doing safe' in Japan amid 7.6-magnitude earthquake; reveals The Raja Saab director Maruthi Dasari

<p>Dismissing all the rumours, the makers of Prabhas' Raja Saab have officially announced that there is no delay in the release of the movie, clarifying that the post-production is on track.&nbsp;</p><p><br>Over the past few weeks, several reports and social media posts have claimed that the movie has been postponed again from its scheduled release date.</p><h2><br>When will Prabhas' The Raja Saab release?</h2><p><br>On Tuesday (Oct 4), the makers of the movie confirmed that the movie will release on Jan 9, 2026, worldwide, debunking all the false claims circulating.&nbsp;</p><p><br>Putting a full stop on all the rumours, the makers clarified on the delay in the release of the upcoming magnum opus.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/han-so-hee-jeon-jong-seo-starrer-project-y-bags-top-honour-at-london-east-asia-film-festival-1762250862481">Han So Hee starrer Project Y bags top honour at London Film Festival</a></p><p><br>"In response to the ongoing speculation surrounding the release plans of Rebel Star Prabhas' upcoming magnum opus, The Raja Saab, the team wishes to clarify that all such rumours regarding a postponement from Sankranthi 2026 are entirely baseless. The Raja Saab will hit theatres worldwide on January 9th, 2026, as officially announced,'' the statement reads.&nbsp;</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">An Official Note from Team <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TheRajaSaab?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TheRajaSaab</a> <a href="https://t.co/LeYa7ozhyD">pic.twitter.com/LeYa7ozhyD</a></p>&mdash; The RajaSaab (@rajasaabmovie) <a href="https://twitter.com/rajasaabmovie/status/1985635408491974830?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 4, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>In a statement, the production house People Media Factory also said that the post-production works of the movie are progressing at a brisk pace.</p><p><br>''The past production work is progressing at a brisk pace, maintaining the highest technical standards without any delay," the statement reads.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/is-jonathan-bailey-dating-anyone-what-people-s-first-gay-sexiest-man-alive-said-in-2023-1762243512204"><strong>Is Jonathan Bailey dating anyone? What People’s Sexiest Man Alive said in 2023</strong></a></p><p><br>"Every department is operating in perfect sync to ensure that the film reaches audiences in its most spectacular form. This larger than life cinematic celebration is being crafted with immense passion, designed to deliver a great theatrical experience to audiences across the globe. Ignore all the rumours and enjoy the euphoria and excitement this Sankranthi will bring. We shall soon begin the promotional materials rollout with the biggest bangers in the business (sic)."</p><h2><br>More about Prabhas starrer The Raja Saab</h2><p><br>Written and directed by Maruthi, the much-awaited movie stars Prabhas in a dual role along with the other cast members, Sunjay Dutt, Malavika Mohanan, &nbsp;Nidhhi Agerwal, Riddhi Kumar, and Yogi Babu, among others.<br>&nbsp;</p>

No delay in Prabhas' Raja Saab. On Tuesday (Oct 4), the makers have released an official statement, revealing that the movie will hit the theatres during  Sankranthi 2026. 

Dismissing all the rumours, the makers of Prabhas' Raja Saab have officially announced that there is no delay in the release of the movie, clarifying that the post-production is on track. Over the past few weeks, several reports and social media posts have claimed that the movie has been postponed again from its scheduled release date. When will Prabhas' The Raja Saab release? On Tuesday (Oct 4), the makers of the movie confirmed that the movie will release on Jan 9, 2026, worldwide, debunking all the false claims circulating. Putting a full stop on all the rumours, the makers clarified on the delay in the release of the upcoming magnum opus. Also read: Han So Hee starrer Project Y bags top honour at London Film Festival "In response to the ongoing speculation surrounding the release plans of Rebel Star Prabhas' upcoming magnum opus, The Raja Saab, the team wishes to clarify that all such rumours regarding a postponement from Sankranthi 2026 are entirely baseless. The Raja Saab will hit theatres worldwide on January 9th, 2026, as officially announced,'' the statement reads.

<p>No delay in Prabhas' Raja Saab. On Tuesday (Oct 4), the makers have released an official statement, revealing that the movie will hit the theatres during &nbsp;Sankranthi 2026.&nbsp;</p>

Prabhas' The Raja Saab not delayed, releasing on 2026: Makers issue official statement

<p>Prabhas' much-awaited film,<i> The Raja Saab, </i>has been making headlines ever since the announcement was made. The horror-comedy, which has been delayed for quite some time, is now grabbing attention in regard to the workers' payment issues. Now the makers of the film have responded to the matter and shared an explanation about it.&nbsp;</p>

<h2>The Raja Saab makers clear the air about the payment issues</h2><p>People Media Factory, the producers of The Raja Saab, took to X and issued a statement. The statement read, "People Media Factory has disbursed approximately Rs 60 crore over the past 12 months towards daily wage workers engaged in BTL/production activities. In addition, around Rs 1 crore remains payable for schedules worked during July. This amount of Rs 60 crore does not include monthly contract associates who are on monthly remuneration across various crafts, which accounts for an additional Rs 30 crores. These contract associates’ payments are fully current. Furthermore, this figure excludes the remunerations of key technicians, artists, vendors, VFX teams, and location-related expenses."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/the-raja-saab-prabhas-starrer-has-a-4-5-hour-raw-cut-release-date-likely-to-shift-1754468019222"><strong>The Raja Saab: Prabhas starrer has a 4.5-hour raw cut, release date likely to shift</strong></a></p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">People Media Factory has disbursed ₹60 Cr+ towards daily wage workers in the last 12 months.<br><br>We stand by every worker and ensure their hard work is rewarded with dignity.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TGVishwaPrasad?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TGVishwaPrasad</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PeopleMediaFactory?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PeopleMediaFactory</a> <a href="https://t.co/J0d4hnWnYw">pic.twitter.com/J0d4hnWnYw</a></p>&mdash; People Media Factory (@peoplemediafcy) <a href="https://twitter.com/peoplemediafcy/status/1956747051976593557?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 16, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/gal-gadot-opens-up-about-disney-s-snow-white-s-failure-and-her-relationship-with-co-star-rachel-zegler-1755406357658"><strong>Gal Gadot opens up about Disney's Snow White's failure and her relationship with co-star Rachel Zegler</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The statement added, “The delay has occurred due to the unavailability of workers over the past two weeks, due to the sudden strike, and as the next schedule did not commence.” According to a report by Economic Times, Delhi-based Ivy Entertainment filed a case in the Delhi High Court against co-producer People Media Factory over alleged contractual breaches in the film's production.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/peacemaker-season-2-james-gunn-says-dc-fans-should-expect-big-revelations-in-season-finale-1755339118953"><strong>Peacemaker season 2: James Gunn says fans should expect big reveal in the finale</strong></a></p><h2>All about The Raja Saab</h2><p><i>The Raja Saab</i> follows a young man who wants to sell his ancestral property to get himself out of debt, but he soon comes to realise things won't be so easy as the house is haunted by the spirit of his ancestor. Written and directed by Maruthi, known for his work on films like Manchi Rojulochaie and Prati Roju Pandage. Prabhas will be playing a double role in the film.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-primer-to-the-thirteenth-floor-8-underrated-mind-bending-hollywood-movies-you-shouldn-t-miss-1755331110066"><strong>From Primer to The Thirteenth Floor: 8 Underrated mind-bending movies</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The cast includes Sanjay Dutt, Malavika Mohanan, Anupam Kher, Nidhhi Agerwal, Riddhi Kumar, Zarina Wahab, Murali Sharma, and Yogi Babu. The movie is currently in production and is expected to hit the big screen worldwide in 2026.</p><h2>Why The Raja Saab has been shifted to 2026 for release?</h2><p>Speaking with <i>The Great Andhra,</i> the film's producer TG Vishwa Prasad shared that the movie's release date may be pushed back to early 2026 because they prefer the movie to hit theatres during the festive season of Sankranthi. <i>The Raja Saab</i> was initially set for a December 2025 release. He also shared that The Raja Saab is expected to wrap filming this October.</p>

The makers of Prabhas' upcoming horror comedy, The Raja Saab, addressed the workers' payment issues on social media. The film is scheduled to release in early 2026.

Prabhas' much-awaited film, The Raja Saab, has been making headlines ever since the announcement was made. The horror-comedy, which has been delayed for quite some time, is now grabbing attention in regard to the workers' payment issues. Now the makers of the film have responded to the matter and shared an explanation about it.

<p>The makers of Prabhas' upcoming horror comedy, The Raja Saab, addressed the workers' payment issues on social media. The film is scheduled to release in early 2026.</p>

The Raja Saab workers' dues row: Makers of Prabhas address payment issues amid legal trouble

<p><i>The Raja Saab</i> is one of the most anticipated upcoming Telugu releases. The movie is currently in production and is expected to hit the big screen worldwide in 2026. In a recent interview, the film's producer TG Vishwa Prasad shared that the movie's release date may be pushed back to early 2026 because they prefer the movie to hit theatres during the festive season of Sankranthi. <i>The Raja Saab</i> was initially set for a December 2025 release. Prasad also revealed that the first raw cut of the film is a whopping 4.5 hours long.</p><h2>Why is the Raja Saab release delayed</h2><p>Speaking with <i>Great Andhra</i>, TG Vishwa Prasad shared that the movie's stakeholders want to push back the release to cash in on the festive season, and that the movie's first raw cut is around 4.5 hours long and that the film will be trimmed down at the discretion of director Maruthi. He also shared that The Raja Saab is expected to wrap filming this October.<br>&nbsp;</p><p>Long runtimes for first cuts of films are nothing new, so we can expect the final product to be significantly trimmed down when it finally releases.</p><h2>What is The Raja Saab about?</h2><p><i>The Raja Saab</i> follows a young man who wants to sell his ancestral property to get himself out of debt, but he soon comes to realise things won't be so easy as the house is haunted by the spirit of his ancestor.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The movie is a romantic comedy horror, marking the first time Prabhas will be doing a horror film. The movie is written and directed by Maruthi, known for his work on films like <i>Manchi Rojulochaie</i> and <i>Prati Roju Pandage</i>. Prabhas will be playing a double role in the film.</p><h2>The Raja Saab's star-studded cast</h2><p>The movie boasts an ensemble cast that includes Sanjay Dutt, Malavika Mohanan, Anupam Kher, Nidhhi Agerwal, Riddhi Kumar, Zarina Wahab, Murali Sharma, and Yogi Babu. Nayanthara will have a cameo appearance in the film. <i>The Raja Saab</i> will be released worldwide on January 7th, 2026</p>

The producer of the upcoming Prabhas starrer The Raja Saab shared that the film's release date has been pushed back and shared that the first raw cut of the film is 4.5 hours long. The movie is a romantic comedy horror, marking the first time the star will be acting in a horror film. 

The Raja Saab is one of the most anticipated upcoming Telugu releases. The movie is currently in production and is expected to hit the big screen worldwide in 2026. In a recent interview, the film's producer TG Vishwa Prasad shared that the movie's release date may be pushed back to early 2026 because they prefer the movie to hit theatres during the festive season of Sankranthi. The Raja Saab was initially set for a December 2025 release. Prasad also revealed that the first raw cut of the film is a whopping 4.5 hours long. Why is the Raja Saab release delayed Speaking with Great Andhra, TG Vishwa Prasad shared that the movie's stakeholders want to push back the release to cash in on the festive season, and that the movie's first raw cut is around 4.5 hours long and that the film will be trimmed down at the discretion of director Maruthi. He also shared that The Raja Saab is expected to wrap filming this October. Long runtimes for first cuts of films are nothing new, so we can expect the final product to be significantly trimmed down when it finally releases. What is The Raja Saab about? The Raja Saab follows a young man who wants to sell his ancestral property to get himself out of debt, but he soon comes to realise things won't be so easy as the house is haunted by the spirit of his ancestor. The movie is a romantic comedy horror, marking the first time Prabhas will be doing a horror film. The movie is written and directed by Maruthi, known for his work on films like Manchi Rojulochaie and Prati Roju Pandage. Prabhas will be playing a double role in the film. The Raja Saab's star-studded cast The movie boasts an ensemble cast that includes Sanjay Dutt, Malavika Mohanan, Anupam Kher, Nidhhi Agerwal, Riddhi Kumar, Zarina Wahab, Murali Sharma, and Yogi Babu. Nayanthara will have a cameo appearance in the film. The Raja Saab will be released worldwide on January 7th, 2026

<p>The producer of the upcoming Prabhas starrer The Raja Saab shared that the film's release date has been pushed back and shared that the first raw cut of the film is 4.5 hours long. The movie is a romantic comedy horror, marking the first time the star will be acting in a horror film.&nbsp;</p>

The Raja Saab: Prabhas starrer has a 4.5-hour raw cut, release date likely to shift

<p>Prabhas fans are in for a treat as National Award-winning music composer Thaman S has announced that he is working on a special song for the upcoming action-horror comedy <i>The Raja Saab</i>. The song will feature Prabhas romancing Nidhhi Agerwal, Malavika Mohanan, and Riddhi Kumar, the three heroines of the film.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Initially, the producers had plans to remix a popular Hindi song, but these plans were dropped after the rights holders to the song demanded ₹5 crores ($579 K) to use it. <i>The Raja Saab</i> is currently in post-production, and only two songs remain to be filmed.</p><h2>Teaser garners massive views online</h2><p>Recently, the first teaser for the film dropped online and was met with a lot of fanfare. The Hindi version of the trailer has crossed over 12 million views, and the Telugu version has crossed over 17 million in two days.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The movie is a romantic comedy horror, marking the first time Prabhas will be doing a horror film. The movie is written and directed by Maruthi, known for his work on films like <i>Manchi Rojulochaie</i> and <i>Prati Roju Pandage.</i> Prabhas will be playing a double role in the film.</p><h2>What is The Raja Saab about?</h2><p><i>The Raja Saab </i>follows a young man who wants to sell his ancestral property to get himself out of debt, but he soon comes to realise things won't be so easy as the house is haunted by the spirit of his ancestor.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The cinematography for the film was helmed by Karthik Palani and edited by Kotagiri Venkateswara Rao. The movie boasts an ensemble cast that includes Sanjay Dutt, Malavika Mohanan, Anupam Kher, Nidhhi Agerwal, Riddhi Kumar, Zarina Wahab, Murali Sharma, and Yogi Babu. Nayanthara will have a cameo appearance in the film.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><i>The Raja Saab</i> has a reported budget of ₹350 crores ($40 million). The movie will be dubbed in all major Indian languages and will be released worldwide on December 5, 2025.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

Prabhas fans are in for a treat as National Award-winning music composer Thaman S has announced that he is working on a special song for the upcoming action-horror comedy The Raja Saab.

Prabhas fans are in for a treat as National Award-winning music composer Thaman S has announced that he is working on a special song for the upcoming action-horror comedy The Raja Saab. The song will feature Prabhas romancing Nidhhi Agerwal, Malavika Mohanan, and Riddhi Kumar, the three heroines of the film. Initially, the producers had plans to remix a popular Hindi song, but these plans were dropped after the rights holders to the song demanded ₹5 crores ($579 K) to use it. The Raja Saab is currently in post-production, and only two songs remain to be filmed. Teaser garners massive views online Recently, the first teaser for the film dropped online and was met with a lot of fanfare. The Hindi version of the trailer has crossed over 12 million views, and the Telugu version has crossed over 17 million in two days. The movie is a romantic comedy horror, marking the first time Prabhas will be doing a horror film. The movie is written and directed by Maruthi, known for his work on films like Manchi Rojulochaie and Prati Roju Pandage. Prabhas will be playing a double role in the film. What is The Raja Saab about? The Raja Saab follows a young man who wants to sell his ancestral property to get himself out of debt, but he soon comes to realise things won't be so easy as the house is haunted by the spirit of his ancestor. The cinematography for the film was helmed by Karthik Palani and edited by Kotagiri Venkateswara Rao. The movie boasts an ensemble cast that includes Sanjay Dutt, Malavika Mohanan, Anupam Kher, Nidhhi Agerwal, Riddhi Kumar, Zarina Wahab, Murali Sharma, and Yogi Babu. Nayanthara will have a cameo appearance in the film. The Raja Saab has a reported budget of ₹350 crores ($40 million). The movie will be dubbed in all major Indian languages and will be released worldwide on December 5, 2025.

<p>Prabhas fans are in for a treat as National Award-winning music composer Thaman S has announced that he is working on a special song for the upcoming action-horror comedy The Raja Saab.</p>

The Raja Saab: Thaman announces a special song for the upcoming Prabhas starrer

<p>Prabhas' much-awaited film <i>The Raja Saab</i> will be soon on silver screens. The excitement has reached a new height after the makers dropped a pre-teaser with the announcement of the release of an official teaser at the end.&nbsp;</p>

<h2>When will the official teaser of The Raja Saab will drop?</h2>

<p>The pre-teaser clip shared by the makers, showcased leading ladies, Niddhi Agerwal, Malavika Mohanan, and Riddhi Kumar are seen staring upward and get startled, shocked by something unusual, ie, Prabhas, who appears to be sitting upside down above the them.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/the-raja-saab-pre-teaser-prabhas-quirky-visual-in-one-minute-clip-creates-buzz-makers-share-update-1749969866893"><strong>The Raja Saab teaser leaks online, makers warn of strict legal action</strong></a></p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">It’s more than a vibe… <br>it’s a REBEL ENERGY ⚡<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TheRajaSaabTeaser?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TheRajaSaabTeaser</a> Tomorrow at 10:52AM. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Prabhas?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Prabhas</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TheRajaSaab?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TheRajaSaab</a> <a href="https://t.co/OrB7oZEEI2">pic.twitter.com/OrB7oZEEI2</a></p>&mdash; The RajaSaab (@rajasaabmovie) <a href="https://twitter.com/rajasaabmovie/status/1934124973238734973?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 15, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>This visual has left fans asking for more and are eagerly waiting for the teaser to be released soon. The official handle of The Raja Saab shared a post, "It's more than a vibe...It's a rebel energy. The RajaSaabteaser tomorrow at 10:52 AM".</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/the-raja-saab-makers-announce-release-date-of-prabhas-much-delayed-film-teaser-to-drop-on-this-date-1748951514397"><strong>The Raja Saab: Makers announce release date of Prabhas' much delayed film, teaser to drop on THIS date</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Soon fans flooded the comment section and one user wrote, "Looking forward to the teaser". Another user wrote, "Waiting eagerly". "Looks interesting and gripping", wrote the third user.&nbsp;</p><h2>All about The Raja Saab</h2><p><i>The Raja Saab</i> follows a young man who wants to sell his ancestral property to get himself out of debt, but he soon comes to realize things won't be so easy as the house is haunted by the spirit of his ancestor.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/kannappa-the-first-action-packed-trailer-for-the-upcoming-telugu-multi-starrer-is-here-watch-1749907273402"><strong>Kannappa: The first action-packed trailer for the upcoming Telugu multi-starrer is here | Watch</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The cinematography for the film was helmed by Karthik Palani, edited by Kotagiri Venkateswara Rao, and the music was composed by National Award winner Thaman S.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/the-paradise-nani-srikanth-odela-s-action-thriller-delayed-1749885372379"><strong>The Paradise: Nani-Srikanth Odela's action thriller delayed?</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The movie boasts an ensemble cast that includes Sanjay Dutt, Malavika Mohanan, Anupam Kher, Nidhhi Agerwal, Riddhi Kumar, Zarina Wahab, Murali Sharma, and Yogi Babu. Nayanthara will have a cameo appearance in the film. It is scheduled to release in cinemas on December 5, 2025.</p>

Makers have finally given an update on Prabhas' upcoming movie The Raja Saab. With the new pre-teaser clip, know the date and time for the release of the official teaser.

Prabhas' much-awaited film The Raja Saab will be soon on silver screens. The excitement has reached a new height after the makers dropped a pre-teaser with the announcement of the release of an official teaser at the end.

<p>Makers have finally given an update on Prabhas' upcoming movie The Raja Saab. With the new pre-teaser clip, know the date and time for the release of the official teaser.</p>

The Raja Saab Pre-teaser: Prabhas' quirky visual in one-minute clip creates buzz, Makers share update

<p>The first teaser for the highly anticipated Prabhas starrer <i>The Raja Saab</i> has leaked online ahead of its planned release on June 16th. People Media Factory, the producers of the film, have issued a statement saying they will take strict action against anyone who shares the teaser online.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Taking to X, they posted, “Strict action will be taken and handles will be suspended immediately if any leaked content from #TheRajaSaab is found… We request everyone to cooperate and stand with us in protecting the experience… Let’s celebrate responsibly. Be aware.” The source of the leak has not been identified.</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Strict action will be taken and handles will be suspended immediately if any leaked content from <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TheRajaSaab?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TheRajaSaab</a> is found….<br><br>We request everyone to cooperate and stand with us in protecting the experience….<br><br>Let’s celebrate responsibly. Be aware. ⚠️</p>&mdash; The RajaSaab (@rajasaabmovie) <a href="https://twitter.com/rajasaabmovie/status/1933409220440813843?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 13, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>A new genre for Prabhas</h2><p>The movie is a romantic comedy horror, marking the first time Prabhas will be doing a horror film. The movie is written and directed by Maruthi, known for his work on films like Manchi Rojulochaie and Prati Roju Pandage. Prabhas will be playing a double role in the film.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Along with <i>The Raja Saab</i>, Prabhas has a few big projects in his lineup. He will have an extended cameo in the upcoming mythological film <i>Kannappa</i>. He will be playing the lead in Sandeep Reddy Vanga's <i>Spirit</i> and the sequel to <i>Kalki 2898 AD.</i></p><h2>What is The Raja Saab about?</h2><p><i>The Raja Saab</i> follows a young man who wants to sell his ancestral property to get himself out of debt, but he soon comes to realise things won't be so easy as the house is haunted by the spirit of his ancestor.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The cinematography for the film was helmed by Karthik Palani, edited by Kotagiri Venkateswara Rao, and the music was composed by National Award winner Thaman S.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The movie boasts an ensemble cast that includes Sanjay Dutt, Malavika Mohanan, Anupam Kher, Nidhhi Agerwal, Riddhi Kumar, Zarina Wahab, Murali Sharma, and Yogi Babu. Nayanthara will have a cameo appearance in the film.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><i>The Raja Saab</i> has a reported budget of ₹350 crores($40 million) and is currently in post-production. The movie will be dubbed in all major Indian languages and will be released worldwide on December 5, 2025.<br>&nbsp;</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">The dates of the REBEL FESTIVAL 🔥<br>⁰Teaser on JUNE 16th at 10:52 AM⁰Worldwide Grand Release - DECEMBER 5th<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Prabhas?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Prabhas</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TheRajaSaab?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TheRajaSaab</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TheRajaSaabOnDec5th?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TheRajaSaabOnDec5th</a> <a href="https://t.co/pakHM2hysr">pic.twitter.com/pakHM2hysr</a></p>&mdash; The RajaSaab (@rajasaabmovie) <a href="https://twitter.com/rajasaabmovie/status/1929766019679375452?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 3, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

The first teaser for the highly anticipated Prabhas starrer The Raja Saab has leaked online ahead of its planned release on June 16th. The producers of the film have issued a statement saying they will take strict action against anyone who shares the teaser online.

The first teaser for the highly anticipated Prabhas starrer The Raja Saab has leaked online ahead of its planned release on June 16th. People Media Factory, the producers of the film, have issued a statement saying they will take strict action against anyone who shares the teaser online. Taking to X, they posted, “Strict action will be taken and handles will be suspended immediately if any leaked content from #TheRajaSaab is found… We request everyone to cooperate and stand with us in protecting the experience… Let’s celebrate responsibly. Be aware.” The source of the leak has not been identified.

<p>The first teaser for the highly anticipated Prabhas starrer The Raja Saab has leaked online ahead of its planned release on June 16th. The producers of the film have issued a statement saying they will take strict action against anyone who shares the teaser online.</p>

The Raja Saab teaser leaks online, makers warn of strict legal action

<p>The excitement surrounding the highly anticipated film <i>The Raja Saab</i> has reached new heights as the makers have finally released a date with a stunning poster featuring the leading man Prabhas.&nbsp;</p>

<h2>The Raja Saab new poster and release date announced by makers</h2>

<p>Finally, the makers of<i> The Raja Saab </i>cleared all rumors and chaos surrounding the release of Prabhas' much-delayed film. The makers have announced that the movie is scheduled to release in cinemas on December 5, 2025, and the teaser is planned to unveil on June 16.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/rana-naidu-trailer-out-it-s-rana-daggubati-vs-arjun-rampal-in-this-grittier-and-darker-season-1748946643519"><strong>Rana Naidu trailer out! It's Rana Daggubati Vs Arjun Rampal in this grittier and darker season</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Along with the release date, makers have also shared a new poster in which Prabhas is looking fierce with fire in the background. The new poster has made the fans all the more curious about the storyline, despite the genre having been revealed as horror-comedy.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/rekha-s-umrao-jaan-to-re-release-in-theatres-check-the-date-inside-1748876672260"><strong>Rekha's Umrao Jaan to re-release in theatres, check the date inside</strong></a></p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">PRABHAS IN &amp; AS &#39;THE RAJA SAAB&#39; – WILL RELEASE ON 5 DEC 2025 – TEASER ON 16 JUNE 2025… The much-anticipated <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Prabhas?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Prabhas</a> starrer <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TheRajaSaab?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TheRajaSaab</a> is all set to hit thestres on 5 Dec 2025... <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TheRajaSaabTeaser?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TheRajaSaabTeaser</a> drops on 16 June 2025 at 10.52 am.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Maruthi?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Maruthi</a> – known for directing several… <a href="https://t.co/IINXhLRDwy">pic.twitter.com/IINXhLRDwy</a></p>&mdash; taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) <a href="https://twitter.com/taran_adarsh/status/1929770724396277960?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 3, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>Soon, after the news was dropped, it spread like wildfire and fans flooded the comment section with excitement. One user wrote, "Blockbuster hogi yeh, Prabhas looks very handsome". Another user wrote, "December 5 means another all-time blockbuster movie is coming". "Horror comedy won't remain the same after this. Let's go PraBoss", wrote the third user.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/ram-gopal-varma-comes-out-in-support-of-kamal-haasan-over-kannada-tamil-language-row-deletes-post-1748871061716"><strong>Ram Gopal Varma comes out in support of Kamal Haasan over Kannada-Tamil language row, deletes post</strong></a></p><h2>All about The Raja Saab</h2><p>Helmed by Maruthi, the film also features Niddhi Agerwal, Malavika Mohanan, Sanjay Dutt, Murali Sharma, Yogi Babu, Brahmanandam, and Riddhi Kumar in key roles. Prabhas is rumored to be seen in a double role and it tells the story of a young man who sets his eyes on his ancestral property to ease him out of a cash crunch.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/ram-charan-starrer-rangasthalam-s-japanese-dubbed-version-to-stream-on-ott-platform-reports-1748848818623"><strong>Ram Charan starrer Rangasthalam's Japanese dubbed version to stream on OTT platform: Reports</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The film's music is composed by Thaman S with cinematography by Karthik Palani and editing is done by Kotagiri Venkateswara Rao. Apart from Telugu, the film will also be released in dubbed versions of Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam, and Kannada language. Initially, <i>The Raja Saab</i> was scheduled to release on April 10, 2025. However, it was later postponed due to pending post-production work.</p>

Makers have finally announced the release date of Prabhas' much highly anticipated film The Raja Saab. The film will also feature Niddhi Agerwal and Malavika Mohanan among others.

The excitement surrounding the highly anticipated film The Raja Saab has reached new heights as the makers have finally released a date with a stunning poster featuring the leading man Prabhas.

<p>Makers have finally announced the release date of Prabhas' much highly anticipated film The Raja Saab. The film will also feature Niddhi Agerwal and Malavika Mohanan among others.</p>

The Raja Saab: Makers announce release date of Prabhas' much delayed film, teaser to drop on THIS date

<p>The excitement surrounding the highly anticipated film <em>The Raja Saab</em>&nbsp;has reached new heights&nbsp;as the makers dropped a stunning motion poster featuring the film's leading man, Prabhas, on the occasion of his birthday.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
This comes hot on the heels of a pre-birthday fan poster shared by the makers, further fueling fan anticipation. Notably, this film marks Prabhas' first venture into the horror-comedy genre.<br />
<br />
The two-minute motion poster opens with a haunting "Happy Birthday" tune playing on a piano in the middle of a jungle. It then follows a mysterious figure roaming the woods before transporting viewers to a vintage palace, where Prabhas’ grand look is finally unveiled.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
The poster then reveals Prabhas seated on a throne in a black outfit, set against the grand backdrop of a vintage palace. He is dressed as a king and holds a cigar. The poster also features the tagline, "Horror Is The New Humor," followed by "Happy Birthday, Rebel Saab."</p>

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Prabhas also took to Instagram to share the poster, writing, "It's time for some chills and thrills. See you in cinemas on April 10, 2025."</p>

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<p>Following his powerful portrayals in action-packed roles, Prabhas is set to explore a new dimension with <em>The Raja Saab,</em> embracing the horror-comedy genre.&nbsp;<br />
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Directed by Maruthi and produced by Viswa Prasad under the People Media Factory banner, with music by Thaman S, the film is slated for a theatrical release on April 10, 2025, in five languages: Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam. The film also stars Malvika Mohanan, Nidhhi Agerwal, and Riddhi Kumar in pivotal roles. Prabhas was last seen in <em>Kalki 2898 AD</em> which was declared a hit at the box office.&nbsp;</p>


The excitement surrounding the highly anticipated film The Raja Saab has reached new heights as the makers dropped a stunning motion poster featuring the film's leading man, Prabhas, on the occasion of his birthday.

The excitement surrounding the highly anticipated film The Raja Saab has reached new heights as the makers dropped a stunning motion poster featuring the film's leading man, Prabhas, on the occasion of his birthday. This comes hot on the heels of a pre-birthday fan poster shared by the makers, further fueling fan anticipation. Notably, this film marks Prabhas' first venture into the horror-comedy genre. The two-minute motion poster opens with a haunting "Happy Birthday" tune playing on a piano in the middle of a jungle. It then follows a mysterious figure roaming the woods before transporting viewers to a vintage palace, where Prabhas’ grand look is finally unveiled. The poster then reveals Prabhas seated on a throne in a black outfit, set against the grand backdrop of a vintage palace. He is dressed as a king and holds a cigar. The poster also features the tagline, "Horror Is The New Humor," followed by "Happy Birthday, Rebel Saab." Prabhas also took to Instagram to share the poster, writing, "It's time for some chills and thrills. See you in cinemas on April 10, 2025." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Prabhas (@actorprabhas) × Following his powerful portrayals in action-packed roles, Prabhas is set to explore a new dimension with The Raja Saab, embracing the horror-comedy genre. Directed by Maruthi and produced by Viswa Prasad under the People Media Factory banner, with music by Thaman S, the film is slated for a theatrical release on April 10, 2025, in five languages: Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam. The film also stars Malvika Mohanan, Nidhhi Agerwal, and Riddhi Kumar in pivotal roles. Prabhas was last seen in Kalki 2898 AD which was declared a hit at the box office.

The Raja Saab motion poster out: Prabhas marks his birthday by unveiling his look from the new film

<p>Prabhas is set to capture our hearts once again as poster for <em>The Raja Saab</em> came out.</p>

<p>Titled<em> The Raja Saab</em>, the film is the first project that Prabhas has taken up after the success of Nag Ashwin’s <em>Kalki 2898 AD</em> starring stalwarts like Amitabh Bachchan and actress Deepika Padukone.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Teasing the audiences on what to expect, the director shared a “fan India” glimpse of the film. The film is being called as one that will mark the return of “vintage” Prabhas.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Makers tease what to expect from The Raja Saab</strong></h2>

<p>Sharing the glimpse on the film’s official X account, the account teased, “Mass uuu….Class uuu….Swag uuu…Unlimited entertainment uuu..April 10th,2025 Theatres lo Vaibhavam (greatness) guaranteed…..Let’s all celebrate our Darling #Prabhas. #TheRajaSaab Fan India Glimpse.”</p>

<p>The video is 45-seconds long and shows Prabhas riding a bike. The <em>Kalki 2898 AD</em> actor is seen wearing a casual shirt and blazer as he gets down with flowers in his hand. Possibly waiting for someone, he checks himself one time in the mirror of a car parked nearby. The film is a horror romantic comedy.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><em>The Raja Saab </em>will be released in theatres on April 10.</p>

<p>“We're not just saying this…we mean it!! VINTAGE DARLING will be back,” teased the official X (official Twitter) page of the film on Sunday. They later shared a new poster of Prabhas, writing, “Vare Vare Vare Vare Vachesadu Raja Saab. The beloved darling we all cherish is coming back... Inka Shake ey.”</p>

<p>Earlier, makers teased the first look from<em> The Raja Saab</em> in January.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The film is produced by TG Vishwa Prasad under the banner of People’s Media Factory. The film has music by Thaman.&nbsp;</p>

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<h2><strong>What next for Prabhas?</strong></h2>

<p>Apart from<em> The Raja Saab,</em> Prabhas will be seen reprising his role as Deva in <em>Salaar: Part 2—Shouryanga Parvam</em>. He will also star in Sandeep Reddy Vanga's film <em>Spirit</em>, apart from playing a cameo in Vishnu Manchu-starrer <em>Kannappa</em>. <em>The Raja Saab</em> will be released in Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, and Hindi.</p>


Prabhas is set to capture our hearts once again as poster for The Raja Saab came out. Titled The Raja Saab, the film is the first project that Prabhas has taken up after the success of Nag Ashwin’s Kalki 2898 AD starring stalwarts like Amitabh Bachchan and actress Deepika Padukone.

Prabhas is set to capture our hearts once again as poster for The Raja Saab came out. Titled The Raja Saab, the film is the first project that Prabhas has taken up after the success of Nag Ashwin’s Kalki 2898 AD starring stalwarts like Amitabh Bachchan and actress Deepika Padukone. Teasing the audiences on what to expect, the director shared a “fan India” glimpse of the film. The film is being called as one that will mark the return of “vintage” Prabhas. Makers tease what to expect from The Raja Saab Sharing the glimpse on the film’s official X account, the account teased, “Mass uuu….Class uuu….Swag uuu…Unlimited entertainment uuu..April 10th,2025 Theatres lo Vaibhavam (greatness) guaranteed…..Let’s all celebrate our Darling #Prabhas. #TheRajaSaab Fan India Glimpse.” The video is 45-seconds long and shows Prabhas riding a bike. The Kalki 2898 AD actor is seen wearing a casual shirt and blazer as he gets down with flowers in his hand. Possibly waiting for someone, he checks himself one time in the mirror of a car parked nearby. The film is a horror romantic comedy. The Raja Saab will be released in theatres on April 10. “We're not just saying this…we mean it!! VINTAGE DARLING will be back,” teased the official X (official Twitter) page of the film on Sunday. They later shared a new poster of Prabhas, writing, “Vare Vare Vare Vare Vachesadu Raja Saab. The beloved darling we all cherish is coming back... Inka Shake ey.” Earlier, makers teased the first look from The Raja Saab in January. The film is produced by TG Vishwa Prasad under the banner of People’s Media Factory. The film has music by Thaman. Also read: House of the Dragon Season 2 Episode 7 Review: Rhaenyra now has three more dragons for the coming war What next for Prabhas? Apart from The Raja Saab, Prabhas will be seen reprising his role as Deva in Salaar: Part 2—Shouryanga Parvam. He will also star in Sandeep Reddy Vanga's film Spirit, apart from playing a cameo in Vishnu Manchu-starrer Kannappa. The Raja Saab will be released in Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, and Hindi.

The Raja Saab teaser: Prabhas looks dashing in 45-second video from horror romantic comedy

<p>After a good commercial run of his latest film <em>Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire</em>, actor Prabhas announced what's up next for him in 2024. Prabhas shared a first-look poster from his next film, which will be a horror entertainer titled The Raja Saab. The film will be directed by&nbsp;Maruthi under the People Media Factory banner. Touted as a pan-Indian film, <em>The Raja Saab </em>will have an ensemble cast and will be released in Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, Telugu, and Hindi. It will be produced by TG Vishwa Prasad, with co-producer Vivek Kuchibotla.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>The Raja Saab</em> has roped in National Award-winning music composer, Thaman S, who is regarded as one of the most prominent and gifted musical talents in Telugu and Tamil cinema. He is&nbsp;best known for his work in the 2020 musical hit <em>Ala Vaikuntapuramulo.</em></p>

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<p>Filmmaker Maruthi is one of the most celebrated filmmakers in Telugu cinema. He is credited with family films like <em>Prati Roju Pandage, Prema Katha Chitram</em>, and <em>Mahanubhavudu</em>&nbsp;amongst many others. On his association with Prabhas on the new film, Maruthi said, "<em>The Raja Saab</em> stands as one of my most ambitious projects to date. Collaborating with Prabhas and People Media Factory is both an honour and exciting for me as a filmmaker. We are geared up to offer our audiences a grand horror experience. Having Prabhas on board is particularly special as his electrifying screen presence infused with our horror narrative is surely to leave audiences amazed.”</p>

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<p>Maruthi shared the first look poster from the film and called it Prabhas’ special Pongal treat for fans worldwide.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The film’s cinematography is led by Karthik Palani (Varisu), while Kamal Kannan of the fame <em>Magadheera</em> and<em> Baahubali </em>will take care of the<em>&nbsp;</em>VFX.</p>


After a good commercial run of his latest film Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire, actor Prabhas announced what's up next for him in 2024. Prabhas shared a first-look poster from his next film, which will be a horror entertainer titled The Raja Saab.

After a good commercial run of his latest film Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire, actor Prabhas announced what's up next for him in 2024. Prabhas shared a first-look poster from his next film, which will be a horror entertainer titled The Raja Saab. The film will be directed by Maruthi under the People Media Factory banner. Touted as a pan-Indian film, The Raja Saab will have an ensemble cast and will be released in Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, Telugu, and Hindi. It will be produced by TG Vishwa Prasad, with co-producer Vivek Kuchibotla. The Raja Saab has roped in National Award-winning music composer, Thaman S, who is regarded as one of the most prominent and gifted musical talents in Telugu and Tamil cinema. He is best known for his work in the 2020 musical hit Ala Vaikuntapuramulo. Filmmaker Maruthi is one of the most celebrated filmmakers in Telugu cinema. He is credited with family films like Prati Roju Pandage, Prema Katha Chitram, and Mahanubhavudu amongst many others. On his association with Prabhas on the new film, Maruthi said, "The Raja Saab stands as one of my most ambitious projects to date. Collaborating with Prabhas and People Media Factory is both an honour and exciting for me as a filmmaker. We are geared up to offer our audiences a grand horror experience. Having Prabhas on board is particularly special as his electrifying screen presence infused with our horror narrative is surely to leave audiences amazed.” Also read: In pics: Happy and heartfelt moments from Ira Khan-Nupur Shikhare wedding reception Maruthi shared the first look poster from the film and called it Prabhas’ special Pongal treat for fans worldwide. The film’s cinematography is led by Karthik Palani (Varisu), while Kamal Kannan of the fame Magadheera and Baahubali will take care of the VFX.

Prabhas announces his next The Raja Saab with director Maruthi

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