The Raja Saab, the highly anticipated fantasy horror-comedy starring Prabhas, has had a disappointing theatrical performance in its Hindi version, ending its entire run with an estimated ₹20 crore lifetime box office total in India. This performance marks a significant under-achievement for a pan-India release featuring a major star like Prabhas.
Released during the Sankranti festival season, The Raja Saab opened to strong expectations, buoyed by Prabhas’ star power and festive audience interest. However, the film’s reception quickly cooled, and collections dwindled sharply after the opening weekend, especially in the Hindi belt.
Hindi Box Office Run: Weak Numbers Throughout
Despite the early buzz, The Raja Saab failed to sustain momentum in its Hindi theatrical run. Strong initial curiosity did not translate into lasting footfalls, with weekday earnings shrinking rapidly and overall collections remaining modest. The film ultimately wrapped its Hindi box office journey with around ₹20 crore gross, a figure far below industry expectations for a pan-India release of this scale.
Industry trackers had previously shown that the film struggled through its first week as well, with early domestic totals indicating under-whelming performance across multiple languages.
Wider Box Office Context
While the Hindi total was disappointing, The Raja Saab had stronger entries in its Telugu and other language versions, driven by Prabhas’ core fanbase in the South. Across all languages, the film’s overall box office performance was mixed, with cumulative worldwide numbers substantially higher than the Hindi figure alone. However, even global totals have faced volatility after an initial surge, and the film’s box office trajectory cooled in the second week of release.
What Went Wrong?
Several factors contributed to The Raja Saab’s poor Hindi run. The film’s genre—a blend of fantasy, horror, and comedy—received mixed reactions from audiences and critics alike, which may have dampened repeat viewings. Additionally, competition from other strong releases at the time squeezed available screens and audience attention in key markets.
