The box office journey of The Raja Saab has taken a nosedive, with the Prabhas starrer struggling to keep its momentum after the initial buzz. It showed some promise during the festive season, but by the second weekend, the film experienced a dramatic drop, making its future at the global box office increasingly uncertain.
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Join Telegram ChannelIn its second weekend, The Raja Saab raked in about Rs 9.5 crore in India, which is a staggering decline of over 80 percent compared to its opening weekend. After ten days in theaters, the film’s domestic total is around Rs 146.5 crore. Internationally, it added roughly Rs 32.5 crore, bringing the worldwide total to about Rs 179 crore. While these figures might seem impressive at first glance, they fall significantly short of the expectations set by the film’s scale, budget, and star power.
The warning signs were evident from day one. The film opened to lackluster numbers, and audience reception didn’t improve over the opening weekend. Although the midweek Sankranti holidays provided a brief boost—especially on Wednesday and Thursday—the relief was short-lived. Once the festive advantage wore off, collections took another sharp dip, sealing the film’s fate at the box office.
With no major holidays or outside factors left to boost its performance, The Raja Saab is now projected to finish its global earnings between Rs 185 and Rs 190 crore. For a film that was made on such a grand scale, this result means significant losses. Trade analysts are already comparing The Raja Saab to last year’s Game Changer, as both films experienced a similar trajectory—weak openings, poor word of mouth, steep declines, and ultimately, financial letdowns.
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Regionally, the film did a bit better in places like Nizam and Karnataka, while other areas struggled to gain any real traction. Overseas earnings, including those from the United States and other international markets, were modest and couldn’t make up for the shortfall at home.
Even with Prabhas in the lead and the excitement around its genre and scale, The Raja Saab is a stark reminder that having a star doesn’t automatically ensure box office success. How the content is received and how well it connects with the audience are still crucial, and in this case, both aspects fell short. As its theatrical run comes to an end, The Raja Saab is likely to be remembered more as a missed chance than a highlight in Prabhas’ career.
