cast and crew of the much awaited film Raja Saab gathered for a pre-release event on 27 December, building excitement ahead of the theatrical release scheduled for 9 January. The event, attended by lead actor Prabhas along with Nidhhi Agarwal, Malavika Mohanan and Riddhi Kumar, marked a direct engagement with fans in anticipation of a big box office clash during Sankranthi.

Director Maruthi, while addressing the audience, gave strong assurances regarding the reception of the film. He said, “If even 1% of you, both fans and family of the Rebel star, are disappointed with the film, you can come to my house and question me – Villa No. 17, Kolla Luxuria, Kondapur!” Prabhas, present on stage, smiled at Maruti’s bold commitment and the audience responded with joy.

During the event, Maruti became emotional as he discussed Prabhas’ vision and the extensive efforts he has made to connect with Scale Raja SaabPrabhas was seen consoling the director with a hug, underlining the strong rapport between the team members,

Raja Saab Written and directed by Maruthi and produced by People Media Factory and IVY Entertainment. The film was officially announced in January 2024, but production began in 2022, highlighting the long preparation period for its release.

In the first video message posted on the film’s official X account, Maruthi had highlighted the uniqueness of Prabhas’ role. He said, “Telugu audience has seen the entertaining version of Prabhas. But pan India has never seen it. You will remember the Prabhas of this film for many years after coming out of the theatre. Get-up and everything, it is a great episode and has never been seen before on the Indian screen.”

The director emphasized that while Telugu audiences are familiar with Prabhas in entertaining roles, the wider Indian audience will experience a new dimension to the actor’s performances. The purpose of the message was to raise expectations for the film’s appeal outside the traditional regional base.

the release of Raja Saab January 9 is set to coincide with several other Telugu and Tamil films, making the competition intense during the Sankranti festival. This crowded release window reflects the high stakes for box office performance.

Fans and industry observers are closely watching whether the film will live up to the high expectations set by Maruthi’s public promise and Prabhas’ dedication to the role. The confident message from the production team has positioned the film as a notable entry in the cinematic calendar of the upcoming season.