Prabhas' 'The Raja Saab' Maintains Steady Box Office Performance
Prabhas' latest cinematic offering, 'The Raja Saab,' continues its theatrical run with moderate success. The film experienced a lukewarm opening during its initial five days but has demonstrated resilience by maintaining consistent audience turnout. On its sixth day in theaters, the movie garnered approximately Rs 5.25 crore across all language versions in India.
Box Office Collections Show Gradual Improvement
The film's earnings have shown interesting fluctuations throughout its first week. On Day 4, collections reached Rs 6.6 crore, with the Telugu version contributing Rs 4.98 crore, Hindi adding Rs 1.5 crore, Tamil bringing in Rs 7 lakhs, Kannada contributing Rs 3 lakhs, and Malayalam adding Rs 2 lakhs. Day 5 witnessed a slight dip to Rs 4.8 crore, but Day 6 brought a recovery to Rs 5.25 crore. After six days of theatrical run, the total India net collection stands at approximately Rs 124.65 crore, according to preliminary data from Sacnilk website.
Theater Occupancy Patterns Reveal Audience Preferences
The Telugu version maintained respectable occupancy levels on Day 6, recording an overall 26.80% theater occupancy. Morning shows began modestly at 14.52%, afternoon shows improved to 27.55%, evening shows performed better at 33.91%, and night shows remained strong at 31.23%.
Hindi screenings showed more modest engagement with 11.97% overall occupancy. Morning shows started very low at 5.22%, afternoon shows increased to 12.61%, evening shows maintained 11.91%, and night shows performed best at 18.12%.
Tamil shows demonstrated weaker performance with 7.23% overall occupancy. Morning shows recorded 8.78%, afternoon shows maintained 8.66%, evening shows dropped to 4.86%, and night shows stayed at 6.60%.
Critical Reception and Film Details
ETimes review acknowledges the film's ambitious attempt to explore an uncommon genre in mainstream Telugu cinema. The fantasy-driven concept shows promise, but critics note that a loose screenplay and inconsistent execution prevent the film from reaching its full potential. The review suggests that while 'The Raja Saab' understands its star-driven purpose, a tighter narrative and stronger dramatic focus could have elevated it beyond being merely a visually engaging spectacle.
Directed by Maruthi, 'The Raja Saab' features an ensemble cast including Prabhas, Sanjay Dutt, Malavika Mohanan, Nidhhi Agerwal, Boman Irani, and Riddhi Kumar. The coming weeks will determine whether the film can sustain its current momentum and establish a longer theatrical presence.
Box office figures mentioned in this report are compiled from various public and industry sources. All numbers represent approximate values and may be updated as official studio data becomes available. This information serves entertainment and informational purposes only.
