The RajaSaab | Releasing worldwide on January 9, 2026, The RajaSaab is a Telugu-language horror comedy fantasy directed by Maruthi. Prabhas leads the film alongside Sanjay Dutt, Nidhhi Agerwal, Malavika Mohanan, Riddhi Kumar and Zarina Wahab, with the story revolving around a man eyeing his ancestral property to escape a financial crisis. (Image: People Media Factory/YouTube screengrab)
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Prabhas' The Raja Saab Dominates Box Office with ₹63.3 Crore Opening Day

  • Prabhas' latest film, The Raja Saab, opened to a strong ₹63.3 crore on its first day, including paid previews.
  • The film earned ₹54.15 crore net from Indian theatres and ₹9.15 crore from paid previews.
  • The Raja Saab recorded one of the biggest opening days for a Telugu release this year, driven by Prabhas' star power.
  • Telugu states showed the strongest response with an overall occupancy of 57%, peaking at nearly 69% for night shows.
  • Directed by Maruthi, the horror-comedy stars Prabhas, Sanjay Dutt, Malavika Mohanan, Nidhhi Agerwal, Boman Irani, Riddhi Kumar, and Zarina Wahab.

Why It Matters: Prabhas' The Raja Saab had a massive opening day, showcasing strong regional appeal and star power.

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