The Raja Saab Day 1 Box Office Collection: Prabhas’ Horror
Prabhas’ highly anticipated horror-comedy The Raja Saab, directed by Maruthi Dasari, hit theaters worldwide on January 9, 2026, coinciding with the Sankranti festive window. Featuring an ensemble cast including Sanjay Dutt, Malavika Mohanan, Nidhhi Agerwal, Boman Irani, and Riddhi Kumar, the film marks Prabhas’ debut in the horror-comedy genre. Made on a reported budget of around ₹400 crore, it promised a grand pan-India and overseas release.
The movie benefited from the postponement of Vijay’s Jana Nayagan, which reduced competition and allowed for additional shows and better screen allocation, especially in South India and overseas markets.
Day 1 Box Office Performance
Early trade estimates indicate a decent but moderate opening for The Raja Saab. According to reports from Sacnilk and other trackers:
- India Net Collection (Day 1): Approximately ₹4.52 crore across all languages (Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam).
- Worldwide Collection (Day 1): The film showed promising trends overseas, with advance bookings contributing significantly. Overseas gross neared or exceeded $1.7-2 million (around ₹15-18 crore) including premieres, leading to a moderate worldwide start.
Advance bookings were strong leading up to release:
- India advance sales crossed ₹5-11 crore (including blocked seats in some reports), with over 2 lakh tickets sold for opening day shows.
- Overseas markets, particularly the USA, saw solid pre-sales, grossing around USD 1.25-1.77 million for premieres and Day 1.
The opening was described as “steady” rather than explosive, with mixed early audience reactions. Some praised Prabhas’ comic timing, mass introduction, songs, and the first half’s entertainment value, while others noted issues with pacing, length, and execution in the horror elements.
Factors Influencing the Opening
- Positive: Prabhas’ massive star power, festive timing, reduced competition due to postponements, and strong performance in Telugu states (especially Andhra Pradesh with approved ticket price hikes).
- Challenges: Mixed word-of-mouth, limited promotions in non-South markets, and competition from other big releases in the Hindi belt.
Trade analysts expect the collections to pick up over the weekend and Sankranti holidays if positive buzz spreads, potentially leading to a solid first week. Prabhas’ track record (with blockbusters like Baahubali 2 and Kalki 2898 AD) suggests the film could gain momentum despite a modest start.
Stay tuned for updated Day 2 and weekend figures as The Raja Saab aims to entertain audiences with its unique blend of horror, comedy, and royal drama! For the latest updates, follow trusted sources like Sacnilk and box office trackers.
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