Opening day confusion quickly turned into a talking point for The Raja Saab. Fans who watched the Prabhas starrer on its first day noticed that several moments showcased in the trailer were nowhere to be found in the actual film — sparking criticism and speculation across social media.
With reactions turning mixed and questions piling up, the makers addressed the issue head-on at a press conference in Hyderabad on Saturday, where they confirmed that new scenes featuring Prabhas have now been added to the film.
Why Were Trailer Scenes Missing on Day 1?
Director Maruthi clarified that the absence of key scenes — particularly those showing Prabhas in an older, swagger-filled avatar — played a major role in audience dissatisfaction.
According to Maruthi, fans weren’t exactly disappointed, but they weren’t fully satisfied either. The trailer had strongly highlighted Prabhas’ vintage look with attitude and flair, and when that didn’t translate to the theatrical cut, viewers struggled to connect the dots.
He revealed that after listening to fan feedback, he personally revisited the second half of the film and reworked it overnight.
New Prabhas Scenes Added Mid-Run
Maruthi announced that an 8–9 minute sequence has now been added to the film starting from Saturday evening shows. The newly inserted footage reportedly includes:
- Prabhas in his old-school avatar
- A rooftop fight sequence, which Maruthi described as something rarely attempted on Indian screens
- High-energy moments meant to better align the film with what audiences expected from the trailer
The director confidently claimed that these additions would finally give fans the “Prabhas moment” they were waiting for.
Producer Confirms ‘Server Issue’ Caused the Delay
Backing Maruthi’s statement, producer T. G. Vishwa Prasad of People’s Media Factory explained that the missing content wasn’t intentionally cut.
According to him, a server-related issue about a week before release delayed the final cleanup and minor corrections of nearly four minutes of footage featuring Prabhas’ older look. While the scenes were ready, technical setbacks prevented them from being included on release day.
To accommodate the new footage, the makers trimmed a portion of the end credits — keeping the film’s overall runtime unchanged.
Makers React to Mixed Reviews
Addressing the film’s lukewarm critical response, Vishwa Prasad expressed satisfaction with the box office performance so far. He claimed that the film has already crossed ₹112 crore, exceeding their expectations of a ₹100 crore opening milestone.
He also pointed out that families and children have been responding positively, while more “intellectual” viewers were reading too deeply into the narrative.
Maruthi echoed similar sentiments, urging audiences not to prejudge the film and apologised for screening delays in Telangana — especially following chaos reported at Hyderabad’s Vimal Theatre, where fans stormed a show.
What This Means for The Raja Saab’s Run
Mid-run additions are rare but not unheard of — and in this case, the makers are betting big on fan service to steady the film’s momentum. Whether the newly added scenes manage to change audience perception remains to be seen, but the move clearly signals that the team is listening closely to feedback.
Final Words
The Raja Saab may have stumbled out of the gate, but the makers are doing everything possible to course-correct in real time. With fresh Prabhas footage now playing in theatres, fans finally get what the trailer promised — and the film gets a second chance to win over audiences.
Whether this bold fix translates into stronger word-of-mouth will become clear over the weekend.
