In January 2026, the Prabhas-starrer “The Raja Saab” achieved a significant milestone by crossing the ₹100 crore mark at the Indian box office within its opening weekend, despite facing a sharp decline in momentum. Released on January 9 to coincide with the festive Sankranti season, the film opened with a massive ₹62.9 crore net (including paid previews) but struggled to sustain that energy due to largely negative reviews from critics and audiences.
On its third day (Sunday, January 11), the horror-comedy minted approximately ₹19.1 to ₹20 crore, bringing its total domestic net collection to roughly ₹108 crore. While hitting the century mark is a feat for most, it represents one of the lowest opening weekends for Prabhas since Baahubali 2, trailing behind his recent blockbusters, such as Kalki 2898 AD and Salaar.
Box Office Breakdown (Opening Weekend)The film’s performance has been a story of “great start, steep fall.” After a bumper Friday, the collections plummeted by over 51% on Saturday and continued a downward trend into Sunday.Day India Net Collection Status Day 1 (Fri)₹62.9 Crore Strong Opening (incl. Previews)Day 2 (Sat)₹26.0 Crore51% DropDay 3 (Sun)₹19.1 Crore26% DropTotal (3-Day)₹108.0 CroreCrossed ₹100Cr Milestone Globally, the film has fared slightly better, amassing over ₹158 crore gross worldwide by the end of its first three days.
This total was bolstered by a strong $3 million showing in the North American market. About the FilmDirected by Maruthi, The Raja Saab is a fantasy horror-comedy that features Prabhas in a dual role (playing both a grandson and a grandfather).
The film marks a departure from the “mass action” roles the actor has inhabited post-Baahubali, attempting a return to his “vintage” family-entertainer roots. The supporting cast includes Sanjay Dutt, Boman Irani, Malavika Mohanan, and Nidhhi Agerwal. However, the film has been criticized for its “soulless” narrative and long runtime, with many trade analysts predicting a significant struggle during the upcoming weekdays, even with the Sankranti holidays providing a potential cushion.
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