Superstar Prabhas has once again demonstrated his immense box office pull. After a thunderous opening day that saw ‘The Raja Saab’ breach the ₹100 crore mark globally, the film is now navigating through its first crucial weekend. Directed by Maruthi, this horror-comedy has managed to stay relevant at the ticket windows despite mixed critical reviews, primarily fueled by the massive “Prabhas craze” across India.
Saturday Performance: A Steady Pace
Following an explosive Friday, the film entered its second day (Saturday) with solid momentum. While early morning shows saw a standard dip following a big opening day, footfalls picked up significantly during evening and night screenings. Fans are especially flocking to theaters for the “Vintage Prabhas” look and the high-energy comedy sequences involving Brahmanandam and Yogi Babu.
Day-wise Collection Breakdown (India Net)
The film has maintained a respectable run over the first two days, with the Telugu version contributing the lion’s share. Here is the daily breakdown:
- Day 0 [Thursday – Paid Previews]: ₹ 9.15 Cr
- Day 1 [1st Friday]: ₹ 54.15 Cr
- Telugu: ₹ 47.40 Cr
- Hindi: ₹ 6.15 Cr
- Others (Tamil/Kannada/Malayalam): ₹ 0.60 Cr
- Day 2 [1st Saturday – Early Estimates]: ₹ 6.84 Cr (Live tracking shows steady walk-ins)
- Total 2-Day India Net Collection: ₹ 70.14 Cr
Worldwide Box Office Snapshot (2-Day Total)
The Raja Saab has joined the elite club of films that opened at over ₹100 crore worldwide. Here is the cumulative status as of Day 2:
| Collection Category | Day 1 (Actuals) | Day 2 (Early Trends) |
| India Net Collection | ₹ 63.30 Cr (Incl. Previews) | ₹ 70.14 Cr (Total Net) |
| India Gross Collection | ₹ 74.90 Cr | Updating… |
| Overseas Collection | ₹ 26.00 Cr | Updating… |
| Worldwide Total | ₹ 100.90 Cr | Strong Weekend Outlook |
The Hindi Market & Pan-India Appeal
While the film faced stiff competition in the North from the ongoing run of Dhurandhar, the Hindi version of ‘The Raja Saab’ managed a decent ₹ 6.15 Cr on its first day. Saturday trends suggest that mass circuits are responding better to the film’s horror-comedy elements. With Sanjay Dutt playing a pivotal role, the film is expected to see a significant jump on Sunday in the Hindi-speaking belts.
Highlights and Crowd Favorites
Produced by People Media Factory on a lavish budget of ₹400–450 Cr, the film is being praised for:
- The Comedy Ensemble: The presence of Brahmanandam and Yogi Babu is a huge draw for family audiences.
- S. Thaman’s BGM: The background score is being hailed as one of the pillars of the movie.
- Prabhas’s Screen Presence: Fans are loving the return of Prabhas in a more energetic and comic avatar.
Conclusion:
With a 2-day India net total crossing ₹66 crore, all eyes are now on Sunday. If the film manages a major jump today, it will be well on its way to reaching the break-even point in record time.
