Rebel Star Prabhas is gearing up to set the Sankranthi box office on fire with his much-awaited horror-comedy fantasy entertainer The Raja Saab, which is slated for a worldwide theatrical release on January 9. Directed by Maruthi, the film is mounted as a lavish festive spectacle by producers TG Vishwa Prasad and Krithi Prasad, with a clear intent to create an evergreen holiday favourite.
At a grand pre-release press meet held in Hyderabad, the team shared their excitement, speaking about the film’s scale, emotional core, and sky-high expectations, while reiterating that the movie is crafted to leave audiences with “hearts full of joy.”
Star Cast Shares Their Experience
The film features Malavika Mohanan, Nidhhi Agerwal, and Riddhi Kumar as the leading ladies opposite Prabhas.
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Riddhi Kumar said the unit dearly missed Prabhas at the event and highlighted the overwhelming response to the second trailer, promising a fun mix of romance, action, horror, and fantasy that keeps viewers hooked till the end. She added that working on the film felt magical and thanked Maruthi and Vishwa Prasad for the opportunity.
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Nidhhi Agerwal described The Raja Saab as one of the most special films of her career, saying the set felt like a “second home” and that she has now become a “huge fan of Darling Prabhas.” She expressed confidence that audiences will celebrate Sankranthi with this film in a big way.
Producers and Team on Expectations & Scale
Co-producer Krithi Prasad thanked the media and fans, stating that the team is eagerly waiting to see audiences enjoy The Raja Saab in theatres from January 9.
Creative producer SKN noted that People Media Factory is nearing its 50th production and has consistently supported new talents. He praised Maruthi for presenting Prabhas in a fresh, entertaining avatar, and revealed that advance bookings on BookMyShow are “giving goosebumps,” with strong buzz around Prabhas’ performance and the film’s scale.
Music director Thaman called The Raja Saab not just a pan-India but a “pan-world film,” explaining that Maruthi created an entirely new cinematic world which demanded a grand, layered background score. He pointed out that the song “Nache Nache” has already become a chartbuster, and promised that audiences will see Prabhas’ dance and energy in a way they’ve never seen before.
TG Vishwa Prasad & Maruthi on Vision, Genre and Box-Office Targets
Producer TG Vishwa Prasad revealed that the journey of The Raja Saab started three years ago as a horror comedy, but gradually evolved into a large-scale horror fantasy with massive sets and visual grandeur. He confidently stated that Indian cinema has rarely witnessed a fantasy film of this scale, adding that the movie blends horror, comedy, romance, action, and emotion in a balanced way.
He further disclosed that:
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The film has phenomenal buzz in the Telugu states, with strong traction in North India and Karnataka as well.
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4,500 screens are being locked across North India alone.
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The team is confident of crossing ₹100 crore in global collections on Day 1, reflecting their belief in Prabhas’ pull and the film’s entertainment quotient.
Director Maruthi spoke emotionally about the effort behind the film, saying that the Raja Saab mansion set felt like home for almost one and a half years of shoot. He credited Thaman for elevating the film with his music and reassured fans that Prabhas will appear exactly the way audiences want to see him—stylish, fun, and larger-than-life.
Maruthi added that early premiere shows will begin shortly and promised that viewers will enter theatres with excitement and walk out with “double happiness,” likening the film’s mood to a Disney-style fantasy filled with colour, humour, and heart.
