Raja Saab Box Office Collection: Is Prabhas’ The Raja Saab working its magic?

Raja Saab Movie Box Office Collection: Prabhas returns to the big screen after a long time with the Telugu horror-comedy film "The Raja Saab." After much anticipation, the film was released in theaters on Friday, January 9th. The film is receiving a strong response from audiences and critics alike (The Raja Saab review). Furthermore, the film has had a strong opening at the box office. So, let's find out how much "The Raja Saab" collected at the box office on its first day.

How many crores did 'The Raja Saab' open with? (Raja Saab Movie Box Office Collection)

The film "The Raja Saab" earned approximately ₹45 crore nett on its opening day across all languages. Telugu cinemas had the highest occupancy, while Hindi cinemas also recorded 15.63% occupancy.

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What is the story of The Raja Saab?

The story begins with Raja (Prabhas) and his grandmother Gangamma (Zarina Wahab). Gangamma (Zarina Wahab) suffers from Alzheimer's and is cared for by her grandson Raju (Prabhas). Although she forgets almost everything, she never forgets her husband (Sanjay Dutt), who was a tantric. Her grandmother believes that her husband was exiled. Seeking to find out the truth about his grandfather, Raju leaves for Hyderabad and asks his friend (Ridhi Kumar) to care for his grandmother. There, he discovers that his grandfather (Sanjay Dutt) is dead, but his spirit still wanders and has taken on a dangerous form. There, he meets and falls in love with a nun (Nidhi Agerwal), while Bhairavi (Malavika Mohanan) later enters his life. As Raju unravels the mystery, he uncovers the truth about his grandfather's dark past, greed, and dark deeds.

Who is the star cast of the film? (The Raja Saab starcast)

• Prabhas
  
• Sanjay Dutt as Kanakaraju
  
• Boman Irani
  
• Malavika Mohanan as Bhairavi
  
• Nidhi Agarwal
  
• Riddhi Kumar as Anitha
• Zarina Wahab as Gangamma / Ganga Devi

When did the production of the film begin?

In 2022, director Maruthi narrated a horror comedy script to Prabhas, and he agreed. While Prabhas was already shooting Salaar and Kalki 2898 AD, they decided to shoot the film simultaneously, and Maruthi began pre-production. The film marks the first collaboration between Prabhas and Maruthi, and Maruthi described it as a "golden opportunity" to direct a star like Prabhas. The film was originally titled Raja Deluxe, produced by DVV Entertainment. However, production was later transferred to People Media Factory. Several titles, such as Royal and Ambassador, were considered. However, the title, The Raja Saab, was announced on Sankranti in January 2024. The film is reportedly set against the backdrop of an old cinema theater. Prabhas is reportedly playing a dual role in the film: one as the theater owner and the other as a ghost, playing both grandson and grandfather.

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When did the shooting of the film start?

Shooting for the film began in October 2022. A special set was erected at an aluminum factory near Gachibowli in Hyderabad. The next schedule took place in Kanchipuram. Filming continued from the period following the completion of Prabhas's previous project, Kalki 2898 AD. This block began in late July or mid-August and continued non-stop until late December, a total of approximately five months. The film's climax was shot entirely on this set. The post-production phase included approximately 300 days of visual effects work. In October 2025, a song was filmed in Greece. Principal shooting was completed by November 2025.

What music is in the film?

The film's soundtrack was composed by Thaman S. The music rights were acquired by T-Series. The first song, "Rebel Saab," was released on November 23, 2025. The second single, "Sahana Sahana," was released on December 17, 2025. The third single, "Nache Nache," was released on January 5, 2026.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1. How did the film Raja Saab perform at the box office on its opening day?

Raja Saab has made a strong start at the box office on its first day and has registered strong collections.

Q2. What was the Day 1 box office collection of Raja Saab?

The film collected approximately ₹45 crore on its first day, both in India and worldwide.

Q3. What was the worldwide opening of Raja Saab? (Did Raja Saab achieve a worldwide opening milestone?)

Overall, a worldwide collection of approximately ₹100.9 crore has also been reported on the first day.

Q4. How did Raja Saab perform in Hindi and other languages?

The performance in all three languages ​​was mixed. Telugu saw tremendous audience enthusiasm, while other languages, ​​including Hindi, saw low occupancy.

Q5. Did Raja Saab break any other film's record?

Raja Saab has made a good collection on opening, beating some films like Dhurandhar, which has affected its first-day figures.

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