Prabhas' 'The Raja Saab' Faces Severe Box Office Decline as Collections Dwindle
The horror comedy film 'The Raja Saab', starring superstar Prabhas, is encountering significant challenges at the box office, with its performance showing a marked slowdown. On its sixteenth day of release, the movie managed to collect only ₹23 lakh in net earnings across India, highlighting a dramatic drop in audience interest. This figure underscores how the film's momentum has virtually stalled, with even weekend screenings failing to provide the expected boost. For a high-profile project featuring Prabhas, these numbers are considered exceptionally low and disappointing.
Global and Domestic Box Office Totals Reveal Mixed Performance
According to data from the Sacnilk website, 'The Raja Saab' has accumulated a worldwide gross collection of ₹205.26 crore. Within India, the net collection stands at ₹143.24 crore, while the gross figure reaches ₹171.01 crore. Overseas markets have contributed ₹34.25 crore to the overall earnings, indicating some international appeal but not enough to offset domestic struggles.
Language-Wise Breakdown Shows Telugu Version Leading Amid Overall Weakness
A detailed analysis of day-wise performance across different language versions reveals stark contrasts. The Telugu version has performed the best, with a total net collection of ₹117.36 crore. However, its recent figures are concerning: day 16 brought in ₹23 lakh, following ₹17 lakh on day 15 and ₹48 lakh on day 14.
The Hindi version has netted ₹24.17 crore overall, but its recent earnings have been minimal, with days 15 and 16 combined contributing only a few lakhs. Day 14 saw ₹15 lakh, and day 13 collected ₹20 lakh.
The Malayalam version is particularly weak, with a total net collection of just ₹23 lakh. Recent days show meager returns: day 7 earned ₹1 lakh, day 6 also ₹1 lakh, and day 5 brought in ₹2 lakhs.
Audience Reactions on Social Media Reflect Widespread Discontent
Social media platforms are buzzing with mixed reactions, though many viewers have expressed dissatisfaction with the film. One critic remarked, "The Raja Saab is not just bad writing - it feels like someone switched off their brain and started shooting whatever random thought came to mind. There is no base, no backbone, no story. Scenes don't connect, characters don't grow, and emotions come and go without any reason."
Another viewer commented on the direction, stating, "Maruti's direction feels outdated and stuck in an old template that just doesn't work anymore." These sentiments suggest that creative execution may be a key factor in the film's underwhelming performance.
Cast and Crew Details of the Struggling Horror Comedy
'The Raja Saab' features an ensemble cast including Prabhas, Sanjay Dutt, Boman Irani, Malavika Mohanan, Nidhhi Agerwal, and Riddhi Kumar. The film is directed by Maruthi, whose stylistic choices have come under scrutiny from audiences. The combination of star power and genre experimentation has not translated into sustained box office success, as evidenced by the declining collections.
Disclaimer: The box office numbers and data presented in this article are compiled from various public and industry sources. All figures are approximate and intended to provide a fair representation of the movie's performance, though they may be updated as official studio data becomes available. This information is for informational and entertainment purposes only.
