Prabhas’ The Raja Saab opened to a massive response at the box office, powered by strong advance bookings, premieres, and his huge pan-India fan base. However, the film failed to maintain momentum after its first day, turning into one of Prabhas’ weakest performers in recent years despite its big start.
According to trade tracker Sacnilk, The Raja Saab collected ₹111.28 crore in its first four days in India. The numbers clearly show a sharp decline after release, reflecting poor word of mouth, mixed reviews, and weak audience interest.
Opening Day Performance
The film earned ₹53.75 crore on Day 1 across all languages. The Telugu version dominated the collections, showing Prabhas’ strong home-market pull:
- Telugu: ₹47 crore
- Hindi: ₹6 crore
- Tamil: ₹0.55 crore
- Kannada: ₹0.1 crore
- Malayalam: ₹0.1 crore
This strong opening was driven mainly by fan rush, advance bookings, and pre-release hype.
Sharp Drop From Day 2
After the impressive start, collections fell rapidly:
- Day 2 (Saturday): ₹26 crore (over 50% drop)
- Telugu: ₹20.65 crore
- Hindi: ₹5.1 crore
- Day 3 (Sunday): ₹19.1 crore
- Day 4 (Monday, till 4 pm): ₹3.28 crore
With this steep fall, the four-day total reached ₹111.28 crore, highlighting how quickly audience interest declined.
Top Opening, Weak Finish
Despite having one of Prabhas’ biggest openings, The Raja Saab is now being seen as his second-lowest grosser among big-budget films in recent years. The movie joined the list of films that open like blockbusters but close like flops, mainly due to negative audience response and poor repeat value.
For a star like Prabhas, whose successful films usually run strong for weeks, this sudden collapse is a major setback at the box office.
Prabhas Movies Comparison: Opening Day vs Lifetime Collection
Here’s a simple comparison of The Raja Saab with Prabhas’ recent big films — showing how opening numbers stacked up against final box office collections:
| Film | Opening Day / Weekend | Lifetime Box Office |
|---|---|---|
| Radhe Shyam (2022) | Moderate – ~₹43 cr Day 1 | ~₹104 cr worldwide |
| Adipurush (2023) | Strong – ~₹86.75 cr Day 1 | ~₹393 cr worldwide |
| Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire (2023) | Big – ~₹90 cr Day 1 | ~₹612–702 cr worldwide |
| Kalki 2898 AD (2024) | Huge – ~₹180 cr Day 1 | ~₹1042–1100 cr+ worldwide |
| The Raja Saab (2026) | Solid – ~₹53–63 cr Day 1 (~₹111.28 cr Day 4 (Monday, till 4 pm) | ~₹150–158 cr (early weekend) |
According to Raja Saab Reviews:
Prabhas’ The Raja Saab created huge excitement before release, but after hitting theatres, the film received mixed to negative reviews from both critics and audiences. While the movie had high expectations because of its big star cast and large-scale promotion, it failed to meet viewers’ hopes.
Critics’ Opinion
Film critics said that The Raja Saab suffers from a weak story, slow screenplay, and poor execution. Many reviews mentioned that the mix of horror and comedy did not work well and the film lacked strong emotional scenes. Although Prabhas’ screen presence was praised, critics felt that his performance alone could not save the movie.
Audience Reaction
Moviegoers also shared similar opinions. Fans went to theatres in big numbers on the first day, but later many viewers said the movie was boring, confusing, and predictable. Social media reactions showed that people were not happy with the content, which resulted in low repeat viewership.
Because of this negative word of mouth, The Raja Saab saw a big drop in box office collections after Day 1, even though it started with a strong opening.
The Raja Saab had high hype and a strong start, but due to weak content and poor audience response, it could not maintain its run at the box office. It is now being seen as one of Prabhas’ weakest films in terms of performance, despite its big opening.
watched THE RAJA SAAB despite poor reviews for REBEL STAR.. what a torture. worst story, terrible writing, painful climax.. honestly, i prayed, i waited until the very last minute and yet, not a single sequence works.. @DirectorMaruthi even PRABHAS felt very weak sir, DISASTER
— movie buff (@newMovieBuff007) January 11, 2026
Disclaimer: The box office figures of The Raja Saab mentioned on this website are based on early estimates, trade reports, and publicly available sources. Actual numbers may vary, and we do not guarantee the accuracy of these figures. They are meant for informational purposes only.