Prabhas-starrer The Raja Saab has made a powerful entry at the box office, collecting ₹63.3 crore on Day 1, including paid previews. Early trends highlight strong momentum in the Telugu-speaking markets, underlining the actor’s continued box office dominance.
Prabhas’s latest theatrical release, The Raja Saab, opened to a solid response on Thursday, posting an impressive ₹63.3 crore total on its first day. The opening figure includes collections from regular screenings as well as paid previews conducted a day prior to the official release.
As per Sacnilk, the film earned approximately ₹54.15 crore net from Indian theatres, while paid previews contributed ₹9.15 crore, giving the film a significant early boost before Day 1 even began.
This performance places The Raja Saab among the bigger opening-day Telugu releases of the year, reflecting both Prabhas’s star power and strong pre-release buzz.
The film received its strongest response from the Telugu-speaking regions, where audience turnout remained consistently high throughout the day.
Overall occupancy on Day 1: ~57%
Morning shows: Just over 50%
Afternoon shows: Similar levels
Evening shows: Crossed 57%
Night shows: Nearly 69%
The upward trend in evening and night shows indicates growing word-of-mouth and walk-in audiences. These screenings alone contributed around ₹47.4 crore, making the Telugu market the primary revenue driver on Day 1.
The Hindi-dubbed version opened on a relatively modest note:
Overall occupancy: Around 15.6%
Morning shows: Below 10%
Later shows: Improved gradually
While the opening was muted, the improvement during later shows suggests potential for growth depending on weekend reception.
The Tamil version delivered a middle-ground performance:
Overall occupancy: Approximately 22.6%
Trend: Gradual rise during evening and night shows
Though not as strong as the Telugu response, the Tamil version contributed steadily to the overall tally.
Paid previews played a crucial role in strengthening the opening-day numbers. The ₹9.15 crore collected before the official release significantly lifted the Day 1 total and ensured strong momentum heading into the first full weekend.
This preview-driven strategy has increasingly become standard for big-budget star-led films, especially when advance interest is high.
Director: Maruthi
Lead Actor: Prabhas
Supporting Cast: Sanjay Dutt, Malavika Mohanan, Nidhhi Agerwal, Boman Irani, Riddhi Kumar, Zarina Wahab
The Raja Saab blends horror and comedy, marking a shift from Prabhas’s recent action-heavy roles. The film presents the actor in a lighter, more humorous avatar, adding variety to his filmography and appealing to a broader audience base.
Strong core Telugu market dominance
Significant reliance on paid previews and advance hype
Regional performance playing a decisive role in collections
Whether The Raja Saab maintains its pace will largely depend on weekend word-of-mouth and audience reception, particularly outside the Telugu states.
For now, The Raja Saab has delivered a solid and promising start, driven by Prabhas’s box office pull and strong regional support. The coming days will determine whether the film can convert this momentum into a sustained theatrical run.