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2 days ago

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The Raja Saab Box Office: Prabhas-Starrer Crawls To 200 Crore Worldwide In 10 Days

Hyderabad, January 19 - It has been a tough week for Pan India superstar Prabhas-fronted The Raja Saab. The romantic horror comedy was expected to ignite the box office during the Sankranthi festive period, and it gave positive signs early on, but what followed was very disappointing. Directed by Maruthi, The Raja Saab took the opening of 100 crores worldwide, and at that time, it looked like it would be dominating the box office until poor audience reception came to bite it. After the big opening, the collection dropped drastically as the week progressed. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) There was a little hope that The Raja Saab might get something during the holidays, which didn't happen. While the film has managed to crawl past 200 crores worldwide in 10 days, the overall performance has been poor, with no signs of rebound. With the holiday period over, it will be really tough for Raja Saab to retain screens, especially given that other Sankranthi releases are performing very well in Telugu states. In 10 days so far, the film has grossed approximately 166.50 crores in India and 33.50 crores at the overseas box office. Considaring its daily trend, it would have been almost impossible for the film to even reach 200 crores gross had there been no holiday advantage. Because of the Sankranthi holidays, it has managed to cross Radhe Shyam and will end up as the second-lowest-grossing film for Prabhas since he scored a breakout Pan India success with Baahubali (2015). Stay tuned...

Tollywood

3 days ago

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Raja Saab Opening Week: Prabhas's Film Collects ₹130 Crore+ in its Opening Week But Faces a Steep Climb After Significant Weekday Drops

Prabhas's much-anticipated horror-comedy, Raja Saab, directed by Maruthi, arrived in theatres with massive expectations. The film kicked off its box office journey with impressive numbers, capitalizing on the star power of Prabhas. However, after a powerful opening day, the film witnessed significant drops through the weekdays, indicating that the road to profitability will be a challenging one. With a hefty budget and mixed word-of-mouth, the film needs sustained momentum to achieve a hit status. The film's performance in its first week showcases a front-loaded trend, typical for a major star vehicle. It began with a strong ₹ 53.75 Cr on its first Friday, but saw a sharp decline on Saturday and Sunday, followed by a steep fall on the weekdays. The first week closed with an India Net collection of ₹ 130.25 Cr, with early estimates for the second Friday suggesting a collection around ₹ 3.50 Cr. The Telugu version has been the primary contributor, accounting for over 80% of the total revenue. Raja Saab Box Office Collection | Day Wise Day India Net Collection Day 0 [Thursday] ₹ 9.15 Cr Day 1 [1st Friday] ₹ 53.75 Cr Day 2 [1st Saturday] ₹ 26 Cr Day 3 [1st Sunday] ₹ 19.1 Cr Day 4 [1st Monday] ₹ 6.6 Cr Day 5 [1st Tuesday] ₹ 4.8 Cr Day 6 [1st Wednesday] ₹ 5.35 Cr Day 7 [1st Thursday] ₹ 5.5 Cr Week 1 Collection ₹ 130.25 Cr Day 8 [1st Friday] ₹ 3.50 Cr * early estimates Total ₹ 133.75 Cr (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({})   With a massive budget of ₹ 400 crore, the collections so far, while substantial, point towards a challenging path to profitability. The mixed word of mouth appears to be the primary factor for the lack of strong holds on weekdays. For a film of this scale, consistent momentum is crucial to achieve the breakeven point and emerge as a commercial success. It's a steep climb from here, and the performance in the second and third weeks will be the ultimate deciding factor for its final verdict. The journey is made tougher by stiff competition from other Tollywood releases that have opened to positive reviews and are outperforming expectations. Films like Mana Shankaravaraprasad Garu, Nari Nari Naduma Murari,Bhartha Mahasayulaku Wignyapthi and Anaganaga Oka Raju have garnered strong word-of-mouth, providing compelling alternatives for the audience. This has resulted in a division of screens and footfalls, making it more difficult for Raja Saab to maintain its initial dominance. It remains to be seen if the film can overcome these challenges and find its footing in the coming weeks against such well-received competitors. As of its first eight days in theaters, Raja Saab has achieved a worldwide gross collection of ₹ 188.75 crore. This figure includes ₹ 155.55 crore from its gross earnings within India and an additional ₹ 33.2 crore from overseas markets. The total India net collection for the film currently stands at ₹ 133.75 crore. The final box office verdict is yet to be determined, pending its performance in the crucial upcoming weeks.

Tollywood

8 days ago

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The Raja Saab Box Office: The Struggle Is Real For Prabhas-Starrer

Hyderabad, January 13 - Can you imagine that a film, which opened to 100+ crores gross, would be struggling to even make double of it? Well, it is happening with Prabhas-fronted The Raja Saab, which is in free-fall mode after the big start. And this is not just about this movie only; most of the top Telugu stars' films lose their way if they fail to excite the audience. The Raja Saab, directed by Maruthi, had the opening of 100+ crores gross, but it soon became a thing of the past as daily collection dropped below the 10 crores mark on its 4th day itself. Had it been any other language film, the collection would have been doubled up by now, which is not the case with Telugu films. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) After opening to 100+ crores, The Raja Saab dropped by over 50% on Friday, and another over 26% on Saturday to close the opening weekend at around 160 crores worldwide. The weekend trend itself suggested that the film would struggle to sustain, and the Monday collection proved that with over 65% drop as it collected just around 8.50 crore. With 4 days of collection standing around 169+ crores, The Raja Saab is struggling to reach the 200 crores mark, which is not a milestone anymore for top stars. The Sankranthi holidays may still take it past the double century, but that won't be enough, as it needs way more than that to justify the big budget and star power. The Raja Saab needs to gross over 400 crores worldwide to break-even and emerge as a box office hit. However, given the current trend, the film is likely to finish with a little over half of its target. The film will end up as Prabhas' second-lowest-grossing title since the COVID-19 pandemic, only ahead of Radhe Shyam. Stay tuned...

Tollywood

10 days ago

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The Raja Saab (Hindi) Box Office: Prabhas-Starrer Drops On Day 2 As Weak Trend Continues

Mumbai, January 11 - Superstar Prabhas' romantic horror comedy The Raja Saab dropped on its second day at the Hindi box office, which is not a good sign. After the underwhelming opening day of 6 crore net, the movie needed a big jump to cover the lost ground, but instead, it went down to collect around 5 crore net. The total collection of the film is around 11 crores net (13+ crores gross) after 2 days. It would have been a good collection for most of the South Indian actors, but not for Prabhas, who has proved his mettle at the Hindi box office in the past with multiple big grossers since Baahubali days. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Ideally, The Raja Saab should have scored more than 20 crores net to justify the starpower, but the lack of promotion and poor word of mouth have reduced it to half of it after 2 days. As said, there is an audience for the genre, but the issue is that the makers didn't even try to create awareness among the Hindi audiences, and completely relied on the stardom of Prabhas. The Sankranthi holiday period might help the movie to bring in some numbers, but considering the weak trend, it is going to be hard for the film to sustain the collection. Prabhas has consistently delivered 100 crores grossers in Hindi, but The Raja Saab is unlikely to get there unless some miracle happens. Meanwhile, the Maruthi directorial also had a big drop at the worldwide box office on the second day. After opening to 100+ crores gross, the film plummeted by 65% to score around 35 crores gross worldwide, pushing total worldwide cume to 135 crores. The overall trend remains weak, not just in Hindi but in other languages, and this is not good for the film's box office prospects. Stay tuned...

Tollywood

10 days ago

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The Raja Saab Box Office: Prabhas Scripts History as the Only Indian Actor with Six ₹100 Crore Worldwide Openers Amidst Mixed Reviews

Rebel Star Prabhas has once again demonstrated his unparalleled box office pull as his latest release, The Raja Saab, officially crossed the ₹100 crore mark at the worldwide box office on its opening day. With this achievement, Prabhas has become the first and only Indian actor to have six films that have debuted with over ₹100 crore globally, a feat that remains unmatched in the history of Indian cinema. Despite the massive numbers, the film's reception has been polarized, relying heavily on the lead actor's stardom rather than critical acclaim. The horror-comedy, directed by Maruthi, collected approximately ₹100.90 crore worldwide on Day 1. While the Telugu states contributed the lion's share of this total, the overseas markets also showed strong performance. This opening places The Raja Saab alongside Prabhas' previous heavyweights like Baahubali 2: The Conclusion, Kalki 2898 AD, Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire, Saaho, and Adipurush. However, unlike the Baahubali series or Kalki 2898 AD, the initial momentum for The Raja Saab is being met with significant resistance from critics and audiences alike. The early word of mouth for the film is largely mixed to negative. Reports from several centers suggest a poor response regarding the film's execution. Critics have pointed out that the screenplay suffers from a very slow pace, particularly in the first half, making it a tedious watch for general audiences. Furthermore, a common grievance among viewers is the lack of logic in the horror elements and the narrative transitions. While Prabhas' screen presence and comic timing are being appreciated by fans, the overall consensus suggests that the writing fails to match the scale of the production. As the film enters its crucial first weekend, the focus shifts to whether it can sustain its momentum. With the mixed talk spreading, the upcoming weekdays will be a major test for the film's longevity. Currently, the movie is riding on the high of the Prabhas brand, but for it to reach a Hit or Blockbuster status, it will need to overcome the hurdle of poor critical reviews. Prabhas Movies - Day 1 Worldwide Gross CollectionMOVIE NAMEDAY 1 WORLDWIDE COLLECTIONSTATUSBaahubali 2: The Conclusion₹ 214.00 CrAll-Time BlockbusterKalki 2898 AD₹ 177.70 CrBlockbusterSalaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire₹ 158.10 CrHitSaaho₹ 130.00 CrAverageAdipurush₹ 127.50 CrBelow AverageThe Raja Saab₹ 100.90 CrTBA While the opening day figures are historic, the trade remains cautious. The lack of strong word of mouth often results in steep drops in the coming days. Fans are hopeful that the star power will carry the film through, but for the general audience, the slow pacing and narrative gaps remain significant deterrents. Stay tuned for further updates on the official weekend collections.

Tollywood

10 days ago

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The Raja Saab Box Office Day 2: Prabhas's Stardom Drives Solid Momentum on Day 2 as Early Estimates Signal Global Success

Prabhas latest outing, The Raja Saab, directed by Maruthi, has continued its steady run at the box office, successfully crossing the coveted ₹100 crore mark globally within just two days of its release.Following a massive opening on Friday, January 9, 2026, the film maintained its momentum on Day 2 (Saturday), though it experienced a standard drop following the initial premiere craze. After a solid performance on Saturday, the film's total India Net collection now stands at ₹89 crore. This cumulative total includes the ₹26 crore earned on Day 2, combined with the massive ₹53.75 crore from Day 1 and the ₹9.15 crore from the premieres. The Telugu version remains the primary driver, contributing ₹21.50 crore on Saturday alone, bringing its total Telugu net to ₹76.75 crore. The Hindi market also showed a decent hold, contributing ₹5 crore on Day 2 for a two-day total of ₹11 crore. On the global front, The Raja Saab has already amassed a Worldwide Gross of ₹135 crore. This includes a strong overseas performance which has contributed approximately ₹28.50 crore to the total gross. With these numbers, the film has officially become the first Indian film of 2026 to join the 100-crore club and marks Prabhas's sixth film to achieve a ₹100 crore+ opening worldwide, a historic feat in Indian cinema. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({})   The word-of-mouth for the film remains highly polarized.While fans are celebrating Prabhas's vintage energy, his comedic timing, and his dual-shaded performance, critics have raised concerns regarding the film's slow pacing in the first half and the quality of the VFX.Reports suggest that in response to audience feedback, director Maruthi has already begun implementing minor trims and adding a few old look scenes of Prabhas to enhance the theatrical experience. Despite the divided reviews, The film has set a new record as the highest worldwide gross opener in the horror-comedy genre for Indian cinema, surpassing previous blockbusters like Stree 2. As the film enters the crucial Sunday and the upcoming festive Sankranthi week, its ability to sustain these numbers will depend heavily on family audiences and repeat walk-ins. Currently, the Rebel Star's unmatched stardom continues to pull massive crowds, especially across the Telugu states and major metropolitan centers.

Tollywood

11 days ago

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The Raja Saab Box Office Worldwide: Prabhas-Starrer Horror-Comedy Clocks 100 Crore Opening

Hyderabad, January 9 - Pan-India superstar Prabhas has once again muscled his star power with his latest romantic horror comedy The Raja Saab, which has taken an excellent opening of nearly 100 crores gross at the worldwide box office, despite mixed to negative reviews and word of mouth. Directed by Maruthi, The Raja Saab has clocked an estimated 75 gross in India, depending on the offline shows. The domestic start is once again led by the Telugu states, where the movie has grossed over 55 crores, including the premiere collection of over 8 crores. At the Overseas box office, the film is looking to collect in the 25-30 crores range, for the worldwide opening day gross of 100+ crores. With this, it has become the first 100 crores Indian grosser of 2026, and the 6th film of Prabhas to do so. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The Raja Saab had collected over 50 crores gross in its worldwide pre-sales for the opening day. The numbers could have been higher had the bookings been opened much earlier in India. Still, the advance sales were solid, despite falling short of Prabhas' recent films, such as Kalki 2898 AD and Salaar. As said, the opening of The Raja Saab was purely possible due to the stardom of Prabhas, especially since the initial word of mouth was not looking good after the poor critics' reviews. The advances for tomorrow are decent, given the reception, which indicates a decent hold. It needs to be seen how the movie fares over the Sankranthi festive weekend, which is crucial. Stay tuned...

Tollywood

11 days ago

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The Raja Saab Box Office (Hindi): Prabhas-Starrer Opens Above Baahubali and Radhe Shyam, But Stays Well Below Double-Digit Mark

Mumbai, January 10 - Superstar Prabhas-fronted The Raja Saab has underperformed at the Hindi box office, staying well below the double-digit mark. This makes it the first film of the actor since Radhe Shyam (2022), and only the second since Baahubali (2015), to not have a double-digit start in the dubbed version. Directed by Maruthi, the romantic horror comedy scored approximately 6 crore net on its first day in Hindi, beating Radhe Shyam's 4.80 crores net start. The opening of The Raja Saab is very much in line with the trade projections, but on the face value, it is an underwhelming start given the way Prabhas' films have performed in the past. Prabhas is easily the most popular South Indian actor when it comes to the Hindi market, as his films have consistently performed well since Baahubali. However, the continued release delay and the lack of promotion eventually came to bite the film's box office prospects, even though it opened better than most of the dubbed South Indian films. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) A decade ago, Baahubali took the opening of 5+ crore net in Hindi with much lower ticket prices and higher taxes, so in that sense, the opening of The Raja Saab is poor as it has barely managed to cross the actor's first Pan India blockbuster. The horror comedy has its audience, but again, the makers didn't promote it well to cash in the opportunity. Meanwhile, at the worldwide box office, the film managed to take the opening of 100 crores gross, driven by good performance in the Telugu states. It is the first 100 crores Indian grosser of 2026, and the 6th film of Prabhas to score a 100 crore opening, making him the only Indian actor to achieve the feat. Stay tuned...

Tollywood

13 days ago

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The Raja Saab Advance Booking: Prabhas-Starrer Clocks 50+ Crore Worldwide Pre-Sales For Opening Day Without Telangana

Hyderabad, January 8 - Pan India superstar Prabhas-fronted The Raja Saab has excellent pre-sales at the worldwide box office for the opening day, despite a late start and without a key territory, Telangana. The romantic horror-comedy has crossed 50 crore in worldwide pre-sales, which is superb. Advance bookings of the film, especially in Andhra Pradesh, are superb, driven by premiere sales which are 10+ crore. Overseas markets too have seen good momentum on the last day and clocked nearly 22 crores in sales for day 1+premieres. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The achievement becomes even more remarkable as Telangana remains excluded due to ticket pricing and regulatory issues. The pre-sales, however, are not that good in the Hindi belt, which has deliverd consistant good results for past Prabhas-starrers. Directed by Maruthi, The Raja Saab marks Prabhas' return to a fun, mass-friendly genre blending romance, horror, and comedy. With bookings closing on a strong note, expectations are high for a huge opening day worldwide, as the film heads into release backed by solid momentum and strong audience anticipation. Stay tuned...

Tollywood

13 days ago

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The Raja Saab Advance Booking: National Chains Yet To Open Bookings In Hindi Amid Dhurandhar 2 and Toxic Show-Sharing Issue

Hyderabad, January 8 - One of the biggest box office clashes of the year, Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar 2 and Yash-fronted Toxic have already started intensifying, with over two months still left for their release, which is on March 19. And the victim of this clash is Pan-India superstar Prabhas-fronted The Raja Saab. The romantic horror-comedy, directed by Maruthi, is scheduled to hit the big screens tomorrow, January 9, but the full-fledged advance booking in Hindi, especially in national chains, is yet open. As of now, only the single-screen cinemas and independent and smaller chains have begun booking for The Raja Saab. Anil Thadani-backed AA Films is distributing The Raja Saab in Hindi, and according to the report by Bollywood Hungama, the distributors are asking the national chains to give considerable shows to Toxic, which will be distributed by the same distribution house. Only then will these cinemas get to play the Prabhas-starrer. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The report further stated that the theatre chains haven't agreed to the demand as Toxic clashes with Dhurandhar 2 on March 19. The theatres have earned a huge amount of moolah because of Dhurandhar's first part, which is still running in cinemas. It's a given that Dhurandhar 2 will have an earth-shattering opening. The theatre chains are also aware of the fact that Toxic is also a big film and is expected to do very well in Hindi. But they don't want to make any deal at this point for the film, and especially do not want to short-change Dhurandhar 2. This is where the matter regarding the Raja Saab booking has been stuck. Meanwhile, The Raja Saab has paid premieres today, January 8, from 9:00 pm onwards, and the bookings for the same are robust in Andhra Pradesh, while Telangana pre-sales will start after the government order regarding the ticket price hikes. The film's worldwide pre-sales for the opening day have crossed 30 crores and are headed to finish around 40 crores before the premiere shows start. Stay tuned...

Tollywood

13 days ago

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The Raja Saab Advance Booking (Overseas): Prabhas-Starrer Picks Up Momentum Ahead of Premieres

Hyderabad, January 8 - Pan India superstar Prabhas' much-anticipated film The Raja Saab is showing encouraging signs at the overseas box office as advance bookings gain momentum just ahead of its grand premiere. After a slow start, the film has witnessed a noticeable spike in ticket sales across key international markets, signalling growing audience interest as the release date draws closer. According to the latest update, The Raja Saab has crossed the $1.70+ million mark and should close in at $2 million in overseas bookings for its opening day and premiere shows. The surge has been driven largely by good last-minute traction in North America, where pre-sales have crossed $1 million. The USA and Canada together account for a major chunk of the pre-sales, with premieres alone contributing a substantial share of the total. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Apart from North America, the pre-sales have also started moving well in markets such as the UK, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, and the Gulf. The film's genre, a blend of horror and comedy, appears to be striking a chord with the diaspora audience, especially as promotional content and on-ground buzz intensify ahead of release. The postponement of Thalapathy Vijay's Jana Nayagan, which scored excellent pre-sales before dropping out, is proving to be beneficial for The Raja Saab, as more prime shows are now being allotted to it, especially in North America. The upward trend suggests that the film could see a strong walk-up response if early word of mouth turns positive. Directed by Maruthi as a mass entertainer with a horror twist, The Raja Saab is set to hit screens worldwide with premiere shows beginning on January 8, followed by a full-fledged theatrical release on January 9, 2026. With bookings picking up pace at the right time, all eyes are now on how the film performs once audiences step into theatres. Stay tuned...

Bollywood

14 days ago

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The Raja Saab Box Office Preview (Hindi): Prabhas-Starrer Heads For A Slow Start

Mumbai, January 7 - Ever since the release of Baahubali: The Beginning (2015), Pan-India superstar Prabhas has enjoyed back-to-back multiple successes in Hindi, barring romantic drama Radhe Shyam (2022), which couldn't ignite fire due to various challenges at the time of its release. Upon the goodwill created by Baahubali, Prabhas has consistently (apart from Radhe Shyam) delivered double-digit openings, starting with Baahubali: The Conclusion (2017). The actor's popularity continues to soar outside his core Telugu fanbase, which has made him one of the most bankable stars in the country. While the expectations from his movies always remain high, things might not be the same as before regarding his upcoming film The Raja Saab, which releases on January 9. The romantic horror comedy, which started as a small film between the actor's big-budget tentpoles, has significantly increased in terms of scale and budget, and despite that, it has failed to generate hype in the Hindi market. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The horror comedy genre has its audience, but the makers have been reluctant when it comes to promoting the film in the Hindi market. There is, of course, some buzz on social media, but due to the lack of promotional material, the ground-level hype among the general audience seems to be missing. While the clear idea regarding the buzz will be known once the bookings start, the current prospects aren't that bright and hint at a single-digit start in Hindi. The trade, at the moment, is projecting 5-7 crores net opening, which may vary depending on the booking sales and word of mouth. Also, the holdover film, Dhurandhar, will pose a big challenge for The Raja Saab, as the Ranveer Singh-starrer continues to draw footfalls despite being a month-old title. There will, however, be a Sankranthi holiday advantage for The Raja Saab. Depending on word of mouth, the Maruthi directorial will have the opportunity to make up if the opening remains on the slower side. However, if the movie manages to score better than current projections, it will surely enjoy a good run, as there is no new big Hindi release till Border 2, on January 23. Stay tuned...