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Prabhas’ latest release, The Raja Saab, which hit theatres on January 9, has continued to perform steadily at the box office. Directed by Maruthi Dasari and produced by IVY Entertainment and People Media Factory, the horror-comedy raked in Rs 3.50 crore on Day 8 (January 16), taking its total collection to Rs 133.75 crore, according to industry tracker Sacnilk. The film saw a 34.88% occupancy in Telugu theatres on its second Friday, with evening shows drawing the largest crowds at 43.54%, followed by afternoon (37.57%), night (36.85%), and morning (21.57%) screenings. From Kantara to Coolie: The top 10 highest-grossing South Indian films of 2025 The Raja Saab follows an ordinary man, Raja Saab (Prabhas), who lives with his grandmother suffering from Alzheimer’s. She believes her husband, Kanakaraja, will return from a long mission, and the story unfolds when Raja Saab meets a man resembling his grandfather, leading to a heartfelt and supernatural tale. The film’s ensemble cast includes Sanjay Dutt, Nidhhi Agerwal, Malavika Mohanan, Riddhi Kumar, Boman Irani, Murali Sharma, Zarina Wahab, Samuthirakani, VTV Ganesh, and Prabhas Sreenu. Maruthi Dasari has also hinted at a sequel, revealing that The Raja Saab Part 2 will feature a completely new storyline within the horror genre, promising a fresh take for audiences. Source: ndtv Read more: Dhurandhar crosses ₹870 crore in India on Day 43; Ranveer Singh starrer continues box office domination

Prabhas’ “The Raja Saab” has locked its theatrical release for December 5, with the teaser set to drop on June 16. According to Variety, this marks the Indian superstar’s first horror entertainer, signalling a departure from his usual action-packed roles. Directed by Maruthi, known for blending humour with genre elements, the film is a supernatural thriller produced by TG Vishwa Prasad under People Media Factory. Karthik Palani is the cinematographer and Thaman S is composing the music. 'Lilo & Stitch' passes 'Sinners' to become 2nd highest grossing film of 2025 The cast features Malavika Mohanan, Nidhhi Agerwal, and Ridhi Kumar alongside Prabhas. “The Raja Saab” will release in Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam. December has become a competitive window for Indian cinema releases, with “The Raja Saab” aiming to capitalise on the year-end theatrical market. The horror-comedy hybrid represents Prabhas’ continued genre experimentation following his pan-Indian success with the “Baahubali” franchise and recent actioners.