Prabhas's 'The Raja Saab' finally locks OTT deal
What's the story
The digital streaming rights of the upcoming pan-India film The Raja Saab, starring superstar Prabhas, have reportedly been acquired by JioHotstar. The romantic horror comedy is directed by Maruthi and will be released on January 9, 2026. It also stars Boman Irani, Sanjay Dutt, and Zarina Wahab, among others.
Deal details
Jio Studios reportedly outbid competitors for 'The Raja Saab'
JioHotstar was reportedly in talks with the makers of The Raja Saab for a while before finalizing the deal. Although an official announcement is still awaited, sources suggest that the streaming platform was eager to bag this project due to Prabhas's popularity and the film's high expectations. This led them to outbid other platforms for a multi-language digital deal.
Film details
'The Raja Saab' to have a wide theatrical release
With the OTT deal now confirmed, expectations for The Raja Saab have skyrocketed. The film is likely to get a wide theatrical release before its digital premiere on JioHotstar. It will be available in several languages for viewers across India and abroad. Apart from Prabhas, the film also features Malavika Mohanan, Nidhhi Agerwal, Riddhi Kumar, and Yogi Babu in key roles.