The makers of The Raja Saab have raised the stakes with Trailer 2.0, and it’s clear they’re no longer playing coy about the film’s story. Released on Monday, the new trailer for Maruthi’s horror comedy offers a deeper look into the chaos, fear, and psychological games that Prabhas’ character is about to walk into — and it’s far stranger than expected.
With its mix of humour, horror, and visual madness, the film is shaping up as one of Prabhas’ most experimental outings in recent years.
What the New Trailer Reveals
Unlike the first teaser, Trailer 2.0 leans heavily into the narrative. The story revolves around Prabhas’ character, affectionately called Raja Saab by his grandmother, played by Zarina Wahab. She struggles with memory loss, yet seems haunted by one particular figure — a mysterious hypnotist played by Sanjay Dutt.
Determined to protect his grandmother, Raja Saab decides to confront the source of her nightmares. That decision leads him to an abandoned haveli, which the trailer strongly hints is not just a location — but a trap.
A House That Controls the Mind
Once inside, the film takes a darker turn. The haveli appears to have a mind of its own, hypnotising anyone who enters and manipulating their fears. No matter how much Raja Saab fights back, the house keeps pulling him deeper.
The trailer builds toward a disturbing shift, where Prabhas begins to mirror the very hypnotist he’s trying to stop. In one striking moment, he appears with grey hair, completely transformed. In another, he channels an unsettling, clown-like look that instantly reminded fans of DC’s Joker — painted face, eerie expressions, and a loss of control.
It’s clear the film isn’t just about ghosts or jump scares — it’s about psychological possession and identity breakdown.
Cast and Characters
The Raja Saab features a packed ensemble:
- Prabhas in the titular role
- Sanjay Dutt as the hypnotist at the centre of the mystery
- Malavika Mohanan, Nidhhi Agerwal, and Riddhi Kumar in key roles
- Zarina Wahab as the emotionally crucial grandmother
- Boman Irani in a supporting role
Each character appears to be caught in the same twisted web, with the house playing judge, jury, and tormentor.
What the Makers Are Promising
Sharing the trailer, the film’s official handle described The Raja Saab as “more than what you expect,” highlighting performances, visuals, and music as the film’s biggest strengths. Judging by the trailer, the emphasis seems to be on stylised horror rather than conventional scares, paired with Prabhas’ ability to switch between charm, fear, and madness.
Release Details
Directed by Maruthi and produced by TG Vishwa Prasad and Krithi Prasad, with Ishan Saksena as co-producer, The Raja Saab has been in the making since 2022.
The film is set for a Sankranthi theatrical release on January 9, 2026.
Final Words
The Raja Saab Trailer 2.0 makes one thing clear: this isn’t a safe, formula-driven Prabhas film. With hypnosis, haunted spaces, and a lead character slowly losing himself, the film looks ready to blend horror and comedy in a way that’s risky, weird, and visually bold. Whether it clicks with audiences remains to be seen — but it’s definitely not playing it safe.
