Prabhas's 'The Raja Saab' Crashes JioHotstar After Massive OTT Release

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News18•07-02-2026, 15:26
Prabhas's 'The Raja Saab' Crashes JioHotstar After Massive OTT Release
- •Despite a theatrical flop, Prabhas's 'The Raja Saab' saw an overwhelming response on JioHotstar, causing the platform to crash.
- •Millions of fans logged in simultaneously upon release, leading to server overload, even after over a crore people had set 'Remind Me'.
- •JioHotstar acknowledged the issue, attributed it to Prabhas's fan base, and announced server capacity improvements.
- •The film, directed by Maruthi and starring Prabhas, Malavika Mohanan, Nidhhi Agerwal, and Sanjay Dutt, was made on a budget of ₹400 crore but collected only ₹200 crore in theaters.
- •The OTT version includes scenes not shown in theaters, potentially contributing to its renewed interest.
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