The Raja Saab Box Office Day 4: Prabhas Film Faces Steep Monday Decline
Prabhas' latest film The Raja Saab encountered a significant setback on its fourth day in theaters. The horror-comedy, directed by Maruthi, witnessed a dramatic drop in collections as the first weekday arrived.
Monday Blues Hit Hard
According to industry tracker Sacnilk, The Raja Saab earned approximately ₹5.4 crore net across India on Monday. This represents a sharp decline of about 71.7% from Sunday's collection of ₹19.1 crore net.
The film's total earnings now stand at ₹113.4 crore net in India. Industry observers anticipated this dip as Monday marked a regular working day following the weekend rush.
Day-by-Day Performance Analysis
The Raja Saab premiered on January 9 with paid previews on Thursday, generating ₹9.15 crore. The official opening day on Friday saw strong business:
- Friday: ₹53.75 crore total, with Telugu markets contributing ₹47 crore, Hindi adding ₹6 crore, and other languages providing marginal figures
- Saturday: ₹26 crore, marking a 51.63% decline from Friday
- Sunday: ₹19.1 crore, down 26.54% from Saturday
- Monday: ₹5.4 crore (early estimates), the lowest single-day collection so far
The film had crossed the ₹100 crore milestone during its opening weekend, demonstrating initial audience interest despite the subsequent declines.
Market Response and Outlook
The Prabhas-starrer opened to considerable anticipation, particularly in Telugu-speaking regions where it performed strongest. However, the consistent downward trend since Friday raises questions about the film's staying power.
Horror-comedy as a genre typically attracts weekend crowds, making Monday's steep drop somewhat expected yet concerning for long-term prospects. The coming days will reveal whether The Raja Saab can stabilize its collections or continue facing challenges.
Trade analysts note that while the Monday collection represents the film's weakest performance to date, the overall ₹113.4 crore total remains respectable for a horror-comedy release.
