Pan-India superstar Prabhas’ romantic horror-comedy The Raja Saab is all set to hit theatres on January 9, and the film is already generating strong buzz among fans and the trade.
Directed by Maruthi, the film is said to have been made on a massive budget of over ₹300 crore, which is reportedly higher than the original plan.
The Raja Saab has created solid interest in trade circles, and its pre-release business reflects this momentum.
While the complete business figures are yet to be disclosed, the film will need to post big numbers at the box office to be declared a hit.
According to trade estimates, the film must gross over ₹400 crore worldwide to achieve hit status. In the Telugu market alone, it needs to collect around ₹300 crore gross to break even.
As with most Prabhas films, the Hindi version is expected to play a crucial role in overall recovery. Prabhas has consistently delivered strong results in the Hindi belt, and similar expectations are riding on The Raja Saab.
Over the past decade, Prabhas’ films have recorded impressive box-office numbers, often performing well regardless of critical response.
Although the stakes surrounding his projects have increased significantly, Prabhas continues to be viewed as a box-office guarantee, making his films a relatively safe bet for producers.
