Archive · 28 Dec 2025
Prabhas' The Raja Saab Release Details
Prabhas and Malavika Mohanan are starring in a new horror comedy movie called The Raja Saab, which has been in the making for over three years.
The director, Maruthi, has made a big promise to fans, saying that if they are disappointed in the movie by even 1%, they can come to his house and question him.
The title was changed from Raja Saab to The Raja Saab to avoid a perceived 'cursed' pattern of Prabhas's previous films starting with 'R'.
At the pre-release event, a fan managed to get close to Prabhas, but event organizers assured there was no security lapse.
The event was held at Kaithalapur Grounds in Kukatpally, with over 12,000 fans attending despite the planned capacity of 8,000.
Prabhas thanked his fans, collaborators, and the producer for their support and patience during the film's lengthy production.
The Raja Saab, starring Prabhas and Malavika Mohanan, is a horror comedy film set to release on January 9, 2026.
The title was changed from Raja Saab to The Raja Saab to avoid a perceived 'cursed' pattern of Prabhas's previous films starting with 'R'.
Director Maruthi has promised fans that if they are disappointed by even 1%, they can visit his home to question him.
The film has been in production for over three years and will clash with other major Telugu and Tamil releases.
At the pre-release event, a fan managed to get close to Prabhas, but event organizers assured there was no security lapse, with over 12,000 fans attending despite the planned capacity of 8,000.
- Who
- Director Maruthi, actor Prabhas, actress Malavika Mohanan, and other cast members
- What
- The Raja Saab film release and pre-release event
- When
- Release date is January 9, 2026; pre-release event details not specified
- Where
- Theatres (primarily targeting Telugu and Tamil audiences); pre-release event at Kaithalapur Grounds, Kukatpally
- Why
- To build hype, assure fans of the film's quality, and avoid a perceived 'cursed' title pattern
- Film Title
- The Raja Saab
- Lead Actor
- Prabhas
- Lead Actress
- Malavika Mohanan
- Director
- Maruthi
- Release Date
- January 9, 2026
- Genre
- Horror Comedy
- Production Duration
- Over three years
- Director's Address
- Villa No 17, Kolla Luxuria, Kondapur
- Event Venue
- Kaithalapur Grounds, Kukatpally
- Expected Attendees
- 8,000 (actual turnout exceeded 12,000)
Sources
The Raja Saab Director's Bold Promise To Prabhas Fans If They Are 'Disappointed Even By 1%'
Prabhas’ The Raja Saab Director Makes Solid Promise To Fans: If This Film Disappoints Even...
The Raja Saab Actress Malavika Mohanan Calls Prabhas The 'Sweetest', Says Telugu Debut With Him Is 'Special'
Prabhas says Zarina Wahab is also a hero of The Raja Saab; praises Sanjay Dutt’s ‘amazing screen presence’
Prabhas Fan Gets Close To Star At The Raja Saab Event; No Untoward Incident
Prabhas shares experience of working with Sanjay Dutt in 'The Raja Saab': Your screen presence is more than enough...
Prabhas Sparks Dating Rumours With The Raja Saab Co-Star Riddhi Kumar, Actress Publicly Reveals His Gift For Her
Why ‘The’ Was Added To Prabhas’ Raja Saab
Fan Breaches Cordon At ‘The Raja Saab’ Event
