Director Maruthi Bags Rs 18 Crore for Prabhas' The Raja Saab

• Director Maruthi reportedly received Rs 18 crore for "The Raja Saab," marking his highest career remuneration.
• The Prabhas-starrer, slated for a Sankranti 2026 release, took over three years to develop.
• Initially conceived as a short horror-comedy, the film evolved into a massive fantasy horror project after Prabhas joined.
• The cast includes Prabhas, Malavika Mohanan, Nidhhi Agerwal, Sanjay Dutt, Boman Irani, and Samuthirakani.
• Prabhas will portray a "lovely and light part," a significant departure from his recent serious roles.

Why It Matters: Maruthi received a record Rs 18 crore for Prabhas's 'The Raja Saab,' a film that evolved greatly.