The Raja Saab Ticket Price: The buzz around Prabhas’ upcoming film The Raja Saab has taken a legal twist. Producers of the highly anticipated romantic horror-comedy have approached the Telangana High Court to challenge restrictions on ticket price hikes just days before the film’s release on January 9, 2026.
People Media Factory Private Ltd filed an appeal against a single-judge bench’s December 9, 2025, order. The original ruling restrained the Telangana government from issuing memos or circulars allowing ticket price hikes. The producers argue that the order is “perverse and bad in law” and could negatively affect their substantial investment in the film. A division bench is scheduled to hear the case on Wednesday.
The Raja Saab Ticket Price: Premiere And Regular Show Pricing
For special premiere shows on the night of January 8, The Raja Saab makers proposed a flat ticket price of Rs 1,000 for multiplexes and Rs 800 for single screens. Some reports suggest requests went as high as Rs 1,180 for multiplexes and Rs 943 for single screens, including GST.
For the first weekend of release (January 9–11), the requested prices are Rs 450 for multiplexes and Rs 301 for single screens. During the festival week (January 12–18), prices are proposed at Rs 400 for multiplexes and Rs 250 for single screens.
Despite the public outcry, the makers insist the hikes are justified. Citing production costs exceeding Rs 300 crore, advanced technology, and crowd management challenges during Sankranti, the producers say these prices are necessary to ensure a smooth release.
Government And Industry Response
Telangana’s Cinematography Minister, Komatireddy Venkat Reddy, recently indicated that the state would not approve further hikes or special premiere shows, responding to growing public and legal criticism. Meanwhile, leading producer Dil Raju reportedly met with the Telangana Chief Minister to stress the economic importance of ticket hikes for major Sankranti releases.
In contrast, Andhra Pradesh is expected to approve similar pricing more quickly, potentially allowing flat Rs 1,000 premiere shows without major obstacles.
The Raja Saab has already created a stir abroad. In North America, advance bookings have crossed $350,000 (around Rs 2.9 crore), with over 10,500 tickets sold across 1,045 shows. This strong overseas response is expected to boost domestic advance sales once bookings open.
Directed by Maruthi, The Raja Saab marks Prabhas’ first venture into a romantic horror-comedy with fantasy elements. He stars as a carefree man who inherits a haunted mansion, sharing it with the spirit of his grandfather, played by Sanjay Dutt. With a runtime exceeding three hours and Prabhas on screen for nearly 90% of the film, expectations are high among fans.
