Prabhas's 'The Raja Saab' Smashes Advance Booking Records, Eyes ₹100 Cr Opening

• Prabhas's horror-comedy 'The Raja Saab' (Jan 9, 2026 release) amassed ₹10.11 crore in advance bookings, including blocked seats.
• Over 1.96 lakh tickets sold, signaling a potential record-breaking opening day for the Maruthi-directed film.
• Trade experts project an opening day net collection of ₹55-60 crore in India, with ₹45-50 crore from Telugu and ₹10-12 crore from Hindi versions.
• Despite clashing with Ranveer Singh's 'Dhruva', Prabhas's pan-India appeal and $750K (₹6.5 crore) North America premieres boost expectations.
• The film needs ₹400 crore worldwide to be a hit, with a ₹225 crore break-even target in Telugu states; opening day could exceed ₹100 crore.

Why It Matters: 'The Raja Saab' advance bookings signal Prabhas's strong stardom and potential for record-breaking opening.