Rebel Star Prabhas’ much-anticipated horror-fantasy entertainer The Raja Saab has taken the box office by storm, emerging as a blockbuster within a day of its release. The film, which hit theatres on Friday, is witnessing a strong and steady run across markets, prompting the makers to host a grand King-Size Blockbuster Success Meet in Hyderabad to celebrate the overwhelming response.
Directed by Maruthi, The Raja Saab has been crafted as a large-scale cinematic experience blending horror, fantasy, emotion, and entertainment. Mounted on a global scale by producers T. G. Vishwa Prasad and Krithi Prasad under the People Media Factory banner, the film has connected strongly with audiences, particularly families and children, during the festive Sankranthi season. Actresses Malavika Mohanan, Nidhhi Agerwal, and Riddhi Kumar have also drawn praise for their performances and screen presence.
Speaking at the success meet, Riddhi Kumar expressed happiness over the audience response, stating that viewers and fans are thoroughly enjoying the film. She said the team worked on the project for nearly three years and that the love pouring in through theatres and social media feels truly rewarding. She thanked audiences for their continued support and positive messages.
Nidhhi Agerwal described The Raja Saab as a perfect Sankranthi family entertainer, noting that the film opened to blockbuster numbers and is being well received across age groups. She highlighted that several sequences, including the crocodile episode and the climax, are drawing special appreciation. She also shared her excitement over theatres resonating with chants of “Darling Darling,” reflecting Prabhas’ massive fan following.
Malavika Mohanan said the film is not only entertaining audiences but also posting strong collections. She revealed that her character Bhairavi is receiving a very positive response, particularly for the action portions. Thanking director Maruthi for giving her a powerful role and producer T. G. Vishwa Prasad for backing the film with a big vision, she called acting alongside Prabhas a dream come true and expressed hope of collaborating with him again.
Producer T. G. Vishwa Prasad said the entire team is extremely happy with the blockbuster response to The Raja Saab. He revealed that while the team initially expected around ₹100 crore worldwide on Day One, the film exceeded expectations by collecting ₹112 crore globally on its opening day. He added that final figures are still being compiled and an official announcement will be made soon. Highlighting the strong response from children and family audiences, he also disclosed that certain four-minute old-look scenes of Prabhas, which were initially left out due to technical reasons, have now been sent to theatres. From now on, audiences will be able to watch those scenes in every show. He noted that despite mixed reactions from a few sections, the film is running successfully and is expected to gain further momentum during the Sankranthi holidays.
Director Maruthi said working with Prabhas is an experience he will always cherish. He shared that although he usually completes films within nine months, he spent nearly three years shaping The Raja Saab. He said his aim was to present Prabhas exactly the way audiences wanted to see him, and he was happy that many viewers appreciated the film for attempting something new. He pointed out that the forty-minute episode in the film has received appreciation worldwide and added that films with fresh concepts often take time to fully connect.
Based on audience and fan feedback, Maruthi revealed that Prabhas’ old-getup scenes and an eight-minute rooftop fight sequence have been added from Friday evening shows. He also mentioned that portions perceived as lengthy have been trimmed. From the latest shows onward, he said, audiences will witness the “real Raja Saab” on screen. Expressing confidence that fans will be satisfied, he wished success to all films releasing during the Sankranthi season and revealed that several industry colleagues, including Allu Arjun, personally called him to congratulate the team.
With massive opening numbers, strong word of mouth, and festive advantage, The Raja Saab is continuing its impressive box-office run, firmly establishing itself as one of the major blockbusters of the season.
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The Raja Saab Team Celebrates King-Size Blockbuster as Collections Soar
