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Despite massive hype and a strong opening, Prabhas’ The Raja Saab is witnessing a steep box office decline. Negative reviews and low weekday collections have put this ₹300–400 crore film on the path to becoming a major commercial failure.
Massive Pre-Release Buzz, Disappointing Reality
Mumbai: Prabhas-starrer The Raja Saab was one of the most anticipated films slated for release in 2026. Even before its theatrical debut, the film had generated massive buzz due to its star cast, scale, and genre.
Expectations were high among fans and trade experts alike. However, once the film hit cinemas on January 9, the excitement faded rapidly. Despite a strong opening, negative word-of-mouth and poor reviews significantly impacted its box office journey.
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Although The Raja Saab opened on a powerful note, its collections dropped sharply within days. The film struggled especially during weekdays, indicating a lack of sustained audience interest.
After a weak Monday and Tuesday, collections saw only a marginal rise on Wednesday. According to early estimates by industry tracker Sacnilk, the film earned around ₹5.2 crore on its sixth day. With this, its total net collection in India stands at approximately ₹124.65 crore after six days.
The Raja Saab was released in multiple languages—Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam. As expected, the Telugu version contributed the highest share to the overall earnings.
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Premiere shows: ₹9.15 crore
Day 1: ₹53.75 crore (Telugu ₹47 crore, Hindi ₹6 crore, others marginal)
Day 2: ₹26 crore
Day 3: ₹19.1 crore
Day 4: ₹6.6 crore
Day 5: ₹4.8 crore
Day 6: ₹5.25 crore
The consistent drop after the opening weekend highlights the film’s inability to hold audience attention.
One of the biggest concerns surrounding The Raja Saab is its massive budget. Media reports estimate the production cost to be between ₹300 and ₹400 crore, making it one of the most expensive films of Prabhas’ career. Given this scale, expectations at the box office were naturally enormous.
In the Indian film industry, a movie generally needs to earn at least double its budget to be declared a hit. For The Raja Saab, that means a target of nearly ₹600 crore.
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With collections failing to even cross ₹200 crore in its first week, the film appears far from achieving that milestone. Audience rejection, coupled with negative reviews, suggests that the film is heading towards a major box office failure.
Despite featuring a strong cast including Prabhas, Sanjay Dutt, Nidhhi Agerwal, Malavika Mohanan, and Zarina Wahab, The Raja Saab has failed to translate star power into box office success. Unless a miracle turnaround happens, the film is likely to be remembered as a high-budget disappointment.
