Prabhas's 'The Raja Saab' ends Hindi box-office run at ₹23cr
What's the story
The fantasy horror-comedy The Raja Saab, featuring Pan-India star Prabhas, has concluded its theatrical run. Released on January 9 to mixed reviews from critics and audiences alike, the film managed to attract decent footfall despite not being one of Prabhas's highest-grossing films. It raked in over ₹115.98 crore in Telugu and ₹1.09 crore in Tamil but earned a modest ₹23.81 crore net at the Hindi box office.
Earnings decline
'The Raja Saab' witnessed a significant drop in earnings
The film, which also stars Sanjay Dutt, Zarina Wahab, Boman Irani, Malavika Mohanan, Nidhhi Agerwal, and Riddhi Kumar in pivotal roles, started off strong but saw a drastic dip in its second week. According to Sacnilk, the movie earned ₹21.8 crore during its opening week but only managed to add ₹2.01 crore in the following week. This brings its total Hindi box office collection to ₹23.81 crore net.
Film details
'The Raja Saab' plot and sequel plans
Directed by Maruthi, The Raja Saab tells the story of a man living with his grandmother Ganga Devi in a remote village in Andhra Pradesh. When he meets a man who looks like his grandfather, he embarks on a journey to reunite them. The film has led to the confirmation of a sequel titled The Raja Saab Circus 1935, which will introduce new elements to the horror universe.