The Raja Saab Box Office Collection Day 1

Despite mixed reviews and criticism from film critics, Prabhas has once again proved his box office power with his latest film The Raja Saab. The horror-comedy has taken a massive opening, collecting over ₹100 crore worldwide on Day 1, including paid previews. The film has also managed to beat Baahubali: The Beginning in Hindi Day-1 collections, although it remains Prabhas’ third-lowest opening among his post-Baahubali releases.

For a film that was not backed by unanimous critical praise, this opening shows how strong Prabhas’ fan base still is, especially in mass and family centres.

How Much Did The Raja Saab Earn on Day 1?

According to trade reports, The Raja Saab earned ₹100 crore globally on its first day, combining early paid previews and full release collections across all languages.

The Hindi version performed better than expected, even beating Baahubali: The Beginning’s opening day Hindi collection — a surprising feat for a horror-comedy film.

However, compared to Prabhas’ recent blockbuster Kalki 2898 AD, the numbers are lower. Kalki had opened with ₹191 crore worldwide on its first day, almost double the opening of The Raja Saab.

Comparison With Prabhas’ Previous Films

While ₹100 crore is a big achievement, Prabhas’ past few films have set extremely high benchmarks. Here’s how The Raja Saab compares:

• Kalki 2898 AD (2024) – ₹191 crore Day 1

• Salaar – Massive opening above ₹150 crore

• Adipurush – Huge opening but poor long-term run

• The Raja Saab – ₹100 crore (3rd lowest opening among Prabhas’ recent films)

So while the film is a success in terms of opening, it shows that Prabhas’ box-office numbers are still driven more by his star power than by film quality.

Why Did The Raja Saab Open Strong Despite Negative Reviews?

The answer lies in Prabhas’ loyal audience. Even after some disappointing films, he remains one of the biggest ticket sellers in Indian cinema.

Several factors helped the film:

• Sankranti release period

• Horror-comedy genre attracting families

• Mass appeal in Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities

• Prabhas’ huge fan following in South and Hindi belts

Even though critics were not impressed, audiences still turned up in large numbers, especially in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Maharashtra and North India.

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Impact on Dhurandhar’s Box Office Run

Before The Raja Saab arrived, Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar was dominating theatres. The film had already crossed ₹1200 crore worldwide and had been running successfully for over a month.

However, Prabhas’ new release has slowed it down. On Day 36, Dhurandhar collected only ₹3.5 crore, showing how strongly The Raja Saab has taken over screens and audiences.

About The Raja Saab

The Raja Saab is directed by Maruthi and produced by TG Vishwa Prasad under People Media Factory. The film stars:

• Prabhas

• Sanjay Dutt

• Boman Irani

• Malavika Mohanan

• Nidhhi Agerwal

• Riddhi Kumar

• Zarina Wahab

It is a horror-comedy entertainer that mixes supernatural elements with humour and action, aiming to provide family-friendly entertainment during the festive season.

What Prabhas Said About the Film

Prabhas revealed that the film took three years of intense effort from director Maruthi. He shared that he wanted to move away from action-heavy films and give audiences a fun entertainer.

He praised Maruthi’s writing, especially the climax, calling it powerful and unique even for a horror-comedy film. The actor also said that he hopes all Sankranti releases do well, including The Raja Saab.

Critical Response

While audiences gave the film decent footfalls, critics were less kind. Reviews suggested that the film had good ideas but lacked depth and strong execution. The horror-comedy setup was interesting, but the overall storytelling was considered uneven.

Still, Prabhas’ fan base ensured a strong opening, showing that star power remains a major force in Indian cinema.

What Happens Next at the Box Office?

The real test for The Raja Saab begins now. Opening day numbers are strong, but weekday collections and word-of-mouth will decide if the film becomes a blockbuster or just another front-loaded release.

If family audiences continue to support it over the weekend, the film could comfortably cross ₹300–400 crore worldwide in the coming days.

FAQs

Q1. How much did The Raja Saab earn on Day 1?
The film collected around ₹100 crore worldwide on its opening day including paid previews.

Q2. Did The Raja Saab beat Baahubali in Hindi collections?
Yes, it beat Baahubali: The Beginning in Hindi Day-1 box office collection.

Q3. Is The Raja Saab Prabhas’ biggest opening?
No. It is actually his third-lowest opening among recent films like Kalki, Salaar and Adipurush.

Q4. Who directed The Raja Saab?
The film is directed by Maruthi.

Q5. What genre is The Raja Saab?
It is a horror-comedy entertainer.