The Raja Saab Faces Box Office Slowdown in Second Weekend
Prabhas' latest film The Raja Saab has started to lose momentum at the box office during its second weekend. The Telugu horror-comedy opened strongly in theaters on January 9 and collected an impressive ₹130.25 crore in its first week. However, Day 9 numbers reveal a noticeable decline in earnings.
Day 9 Collection Figures Show Dip
According to data from industry tracker Sacnilk, The Raja Saab earned ₹1.95 crore on Saturday, January 17. This brings the film's total domestic box office collection to ₹135.7 crore. The drop in collections marks a shift from the robust performance seen during the opening week.
Occupancy levels on the second Saturday reflected this slowdown. The film recorded an overall Telugu occupancy of 31.11%. Morning shows attracted relatively stronger footfall at 43.54%, while afternoon shows registered 36.24%. In the Hindi belt, occupancy remained modest with an overall figure of 7.68% on Day 9.
Film Plot and Cast Details
Directed by Maruthi Dasari, The Raja Saab blends emotion, comedy, and supernatural elements. The story follows Raja Saab, an ordinary man living in a village with his grandmother who suffers from Alzheimer's disease. She firmly believes her husband, Kanakaraja, will return home after completing an important mission. The narrative takes a dramatic turn when Raja Saab encounters a man who closely resembles his grandfather, prompting him to reunite the elderly couple. This leads to unexpected, otherworldly developments.
The film features a large ensemble cast including:
- Prabhas
- Sanjay Dutt
- Nidhhi Agerwal
- Malavika Mohanan
- Riddhi Kumar
- Zarina Wahab
- Samuthirakani
- Boman Irani
- Murali Sharma
- VTV Ganesh
- Prabhas Sreenu
The project is backed by IVY Entertainment and People Media Factory.
Director Hints at Possible Sequel
Earlier, director Maruthi Dasari hinted at the possibility of a sequel. Speaking to OTTPlay, he said discussions were underway for The Raja Saab Part 2. He clarified that it would not be a direct continuation of the first film. "It will have a completely new storyline and a fresh setup," he said. Maruthi added that while the sequel would remain within the horror genre, the makers aim to explore ideas that have not been attempted before.
Future Box Office Prospects
Despite the weekend dip, all eyes will now be on how The Raja Saab performs in the coming weekdays. The film needs to sustain its run amid new releases. Industry observers are watching closely to see if it can maintain audience interest and recover momentum in the competitive theatrical landscape.
