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Maruthi Eyes Comedy Comeback After The Raja Saab, Targets 2027 Sankranthi Release

The Raja Saab Director Maruthi Gears Up For Next Comedy Drama? Here's What We Know

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News18•26-02-2026, 14:18

Maruthi Eyes Comedy Comeback After The Raja Saab, Targets 2027 Sankranthi Release

•Director Maruthi is reportedly planning his next project, a comedy entertainer likely titled "Happy Pongal."
•The new film aims for a 2027 Sankranthi release, with casting and production logistics currently being finalized.
•This project follows the mixed box office performance of his recent film, The Raja Saab, starring Prabhas.
•The Raja Saab opened strong with Rs 53.75 crore on Day 1 but saw a significant dip in collections thereafter.
•Maruthi has also expressed a desire to collaborate with megastar Chiranjeevi for a future film.

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