The Raja Saab Box Office Collection Day 7: Prabhas’ big-budget film The Raja Saab is finding it difficult to stay strong at the box office. After a solid opening, the horror-comedy has seen a steady fall in collections through its first week. On Day 7, the film has missed an important milestone, raising doubts about its long-term run and the future of its hinted sequel.
Maruthi directorial missed the Rs 150 cr mark by a huge margin as it wrapped up its first week. It hasn’t shown any major growth till now, which confirms the disastrous run.
The Raja Saab Box Office Collection Day 7
As per trade tracker Sacnilk, The Raja Saab earned around Rs 5.65 crore India net on Day 7, taking its total domestic collection to nearly Rs 130.40 crore in its first week. While the numbers may look decent at first glance, they are well below what is expected from a Prabhas-starrer made on a reported Rs 350 crore budget. It is struggling to reach even Rs 150 cr mark. The film’s opening day collection of about Rs 53.75 crore remains its best single-day performance so far.
The film’s run during the festive Sankranti period has also disappointed trade experts. Usually, festival holidays push footfalls higher. However, The Raja Saab failed to gain much from the festive window. After a brief hold, collections dropped into single digits on weekdays. Poor word of mouth and negative audience response have largely driven this decline.
The Raja Saab Box Office Collection Day 7
| Day | India Net Collection |
|---|---|
| Day 0 [Thursday] | Rs 9.15 cr |
| Day 1 [1st Friday] | Rs 53.75 cr |
| Day 2 [1st Saturday] | Rs 26 cr |
| Day 3 [1st Sunday] | Rs 19.10 cr |
| Day 4 [1st Monday] | Rs 6.60 cr |
| Day 5 [1st Tuesday] | Rs 4.80 cr |
| Day 6 [1st Wednesday] | Rs 5.35 cr |
| Day 7 [1st Thursday] | Rs 5.65 cr |
| Total | Rs 130.40 cr net |
How The Raja Saab Compares To Prabhas’ Recent Films
Compared to Prabhas’ earlier releases, The Raja Saab looks weaker at the box office. Other flop films like Adipurush and Saaho recorded stronger first-week collections and crossed the Rs 300 crore worldwide mark quickly. Even Radhe Shyam showed better early traction in some markets.
On the other hand, Salaar Part 1 – Ceasefire proved to be a big success in 2023. The action film collected an estimated Rs 600–700 crore worldwide, showing Prabhas’ box office strength when backed by solid content. Unfortunately, that momentum has not carried forward to The Raja Saab.
While The Raja Saab struggles, Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar continues to perform well. Even after six weeks in theatres, the spy thriller is earning steadily and has crossed Rs 1,000 crore globally. Its strong hold shows the impact of engaging storytelling and positive word of mouth.
Is A Sequel Still Likely?
The Raja Saab ends by setting up a sequel titled The Raja Saab Circus 1935, and the makers have confirmed Prabhas’ return. However, the current box office trend may force a rethink. Usually, sequels move ahead only if the original film makes profits or builds strong audience demand.
Trade analysts say any recovery for The Raja Saab will depend largely on OTT and satellite deals. Without a major turnaround, the sequel could be delayed, reworked, or scaled down.
About The Raja Saab
Released on January 9, 2026, it features Prabhas as Raju, a cheerful man living with his grandmother Gangamma (Zarina Wahab), who suffers from Alzheimer’s. His search for his missing grandfather Kanakaraju (Sanjay Dutt) leads him to a haunted mansion in the Narasapur forest. The cast also includes Nidhhi Agerwal, Malavika Mohanan, Riddhi Kumar, and Boman Irani.
Despite its scale, the film received criticism for weak writing, uneven pacing, and technical issues. The long runtime was called an endurance test, while the female leads were labelled “decorative elements”. Viewers also pointed out poor VFX and the noticeable use of body doubles for Prabhas.
