The Raja Saab Box Office Collection Day 1: Expectations were very high for The Raja Saab. The film marks Prabhas’ return in a horror-comedy setup. It also comes after several delays, which only increased curiosity among fans. Directed by Maruthi, the film finally released in theatres on January 9 and opened to strong numbers on Day 1.
Prabhas’ star power helped the film take a flying start. Advance bookings were solid. Early shows saw packed theatres in many Telugu-speaking regions. However, the excitement did not last long. By Day 2, the film saw a sharp slowdown at the box office.
Mixed to negative reviews began to dominate online conversations. Audience reactions were divided from the first night itself. As a result, the second-day collections dropped heavily, raising concerns about the film’s long-term run.
The Raja Saab Box Office Collection Day 2
As per Sacnilk data, The Raja Saab earned Rs 27.83 crore on its second day. This is a steep fall of nearly 48 percent compared to its Day 1 collection of Rs 53.75 crore. It is important to note that Day 1 numbers included Rs 9.15 crore from pre-release screenings, which boosted the opening figures.
After two days, the total net collection of the film in India stands at Rs 90.73 crore. On Saturday, the film recorded an overall Telugu occupancy of around 44 percent. These numbers are decent but not impressive by Prabhas’ standards.
The film is expected to cross the Rs 100 crore mark soon. Even so, trade experts feel this performance is below expectations. Prabhas’ recent films like Salaar and Kalki 2898 AD delivered much stronger results in the same timeframe.
The comparison with Adipurush is also hurting the film. Despite being labelled a flop, Adipurush earned around Rs 65 crore on Day 2 alone. In just two days, it collected nearly Rs 152 crore net in India. Against that backdrop, The Raja Saab is lagging far behind.
The Raja Saab Box Office Collection Day 2
| Day | India Net Collection |
|---|---|
| Day 0 (Thursday) | Rs 9.15 cr |
| Day 1 (1st Friday) | Rs 53.75 cr |
| Day 2 (1st Saturday) | Rs 27.83 cr |
| Total | Rs 90.73 cr nett |
Negative Reviews, Missing Scenes And Makers’ Response
Poor word of mouth appears to be the biggest reason for the drop. Many viewers complained about slow pacing and uneven humour. Some also felt the visual effects did not match the scale promised in the trailer. A major talking point was the absence of certain scenes that were heavily promoted before release.
As criticism grew on social media, the makers responded quickly. A press conference was held in Hyderabad on Saturday. Director Maruthi confirmed that new scenes featuring Prabhas would be added to the film. These scenes focus on Prabhas in an older look and are meant to improve the second half.
Explaining the decision, Maruthi said, “Keeping that in mind, I sat last evening to make the second half of the film sharper and include the missing scenes from the 6 PM show today. I am sure that the 8-9 minute episode will be mind-blowing. No film has depicted a fight scene taking place on the roof so far. Prabhas worked very hard for it.” He also assured fans that they would “definitely” be satisfied with the changes.
The Raja Saab tells the story of Raju, played by Prabhas. He travels to Hyderabad to find his missing grandfather for his grandmother Gangamma, portrayed by Zarina Wahab. She suffers from Alzheimer’s and believes her husband disappeared mysteriously. Raju’s journey leads him to a haunted ancestral mansion in the Narsapur forest. There, he discovers that his grandfather Kanakaraju (played by Sanjay Dutt) has become a powerful ghost.
The film also stars Malavika Mohanan, Nidhhi Agerwal and Riddhi Kumar. The supporting cast includes Boman Irani and Brahmanandam. Made on an estimated budget of Rs 400 to Rs 450 crore, the film features massive sets and extensive visual effects work.
