After a thunderous start at the box office, The Raja Saab has begun to show early signs of slowing down. The Prabhas-led horror fantasy, which arrived as a big Sankranti release across multiple languages, saw a noticeable dip in collections on Saturday, bringing its two-day worldwide total to just over ₹138 crore.
The numbers suggest that while the film opened big on day one, sustaining that pace is proving to be a tougher challenge.
Day 2 Worldwide Box Office Breakdown
According to early estimates reported by Sacnilk, The Raja Saab has collected ₹90.75 crore net in India over its first two days. Overseas markets have contributed around ₹30 crore, taking the global total to approximately ₹138.30 crore by the end of Saturday.
While these figures are still solid by industry standards, the drop on day two has raised questions about the film’s long-term box office legs, especially given the scale of expectations attached to a Prabhas release.
Interestingly, the production house shared a slightly different set of numbers. The makers announced that the film had already touched ₹112 crore worldwide on day one alone, proudly calling it the biggest opening ever for a horror-fantasy film. However, even with that strong start, the second-day slowdown is hard to ignore.
How It Compares to Prabhas’ Recent Blockbuster
The contrast becomes sharper when compared to Prabhas’ previous release Kalki 2898 AD. By the end of day two, Kalki 2898 AD had stormed past ₹298 crore worldwide, with ₹149.3 crore net from India alone in the same time frame.
That comparison highlights the difference in audience reception between the two films, despite both being mounted on a grand scale.
Film Details: Cast, Crew, and Scale
Directed and written by Maruthi, The Raja Saab is produced by People Media Factory and IVY Entertainment. The film features an ensemble cast including Prabhas, Sanjay Dutt, Boman Irani, Malavika Mohanan, Nidhhi Agerwal, and Riddhi Kumar.
The film released pan-India on January 9, arriving in Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam, aiming to cash in on the festive holiday window.
Prabhas on the Film’s Journey
Speaking about the making of The Raja Saab, Prabhas described the project as emotionally demanding for the director. He revealed that Maruthi spent nearly three years under immense pressure while shaping the film and shared how the idea was born from a desire to move away from excessive action-heavy cinema.
Prabhas also praised the climax, calling it one of the most striking he has come across in the horror-comedy space, and expressed confidence that the film would stand out during the Sankranti season.
Critical Reception So Far
Critical response has been mixed. A review from Hindustan Times noted that while horror-comedy isn’t new to Indian cinema, The Raja Saab struggles to fully capitalize on its promising setup. The review pointed out that the film aims to entertain but could have benefited from stronger depth and sharper execution.
Final Words
The Raja Saab still stands tall with a strong opening weekend figure, but the day 2 dip signals a cautious road ahead. With competition from other festive releases and mixed word of mouth, the coming days — especially Sunday and weekday trends — will be crucial in determining whether the film can regain momentum or settle into an average run.
For now, it’s a reminder that even star power and grand scale need sustained audience connection to keep the box office roaring.
