Leave it to Prabhas fans to take opening-day celebrations to another level. As The Raja Saab arrived in theatres on January 9, moviegoers across several cities were greeted by an unexpected sight — fans carrying stuffed crocodiles straight into cinema halls.
Videos quickly went viral online, showing enthusiastic crowds lifting what looked like crocodiles above their heads while rushing into screenings, leaving fellow audiences both amused and stunned. Thankfully, there was no real danger involved. The crocodiles were fake props, inspired by a moment in the film’s trailer where Prabhas’ character is seen hurling a crocodile during an over-the-top action sequence.
A fan tribute inspired by the trailer
The unusual celebration was clearly a tribute rather than chaos. Fans dressed in themed outfits, chanted Prabhas’ name, and proudly displayed the crocodile props as a nod to one of the trailer’s most talked-about moments. The stunt quickly became a talking point on social media, once again highlighting how Prabhas’ releases often feel more like festivals than regular film openings.
While unconventional, the gesture underlined the scale of anticipation surrounding The Raja Saab, especially after months of curiosity around its genre-blending concept.
Strong opening at the box office
Beyond the fan frenzy, the film has also made a confident start commercially. According to Sacnilk, The Raja Saab earned approximately ₹8.26 crore on its opening day in India, combining collections from all languages.
The film has been released as a full-fledged pan-Indian project, hitting theatres in Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam, ensuring a wide reach from day one.
Star-studded ensemble adds weight
Alongside Prabhas in the lead, The Raja Saab boasts a solid supporting cast that adds both credibility and mass appeal. The ensemble includes Sanjay Dutt, Boman Irani, Nidhhi Agerwal, Malavika Mohanan, Riddhi Kumar, and Zarina Wahab.
The mix of seasoned performers and younger faces strengthens the film’s appeal across different audience segments.
What ‘The Raja Saab’ is all about
At its core, The Raja Saab blends fantasy, horror, and comedy — a genre cocktail that’s still relatively rare in mainstream Indian cinema. Prabhas plays Raja, a man living with his grandmother, who struggles with memory loss and constantly urges him to uncover the truth about his missing grandfather.
Raja’s search leads him to a decaying ancestral mansion tied to his family’s past — a place surrounded by rumours of supernatural activity and dark secrets. What unfolds inside the mansion forms the heart of the story, mixing eerie encounters, emotional family drama, and comic moments as Raja attempts to confront the past and reclaim his family’s legacy.
Final words
From fake crocodiles in theatres to a solid opening-day collection, The Raja Saab has made it clear that Prabhas’ star power remains unmatched when it comes to fan-driven hype. Whether the film sustains its momentum in the coming days will depend on audience word of mouth, but one thing is certain — its release has already delivered spectacle, conversation, and classic Prabhas-style fan madness.
