Prabhas’s The Raja Saab gets OTT cut after mixed reviews
Streaming platform JioHotstar has announced that The Raja Saab will feature an extended cut in its OTT release, following calls from viewers to include scenes missing from the theatrical version.
bahubali star prabhas latest movie Raja Saab It is set to receive an extended cut on the OTT platform JioHotstar soon after its theatrical release on January 9. This decision came in the wake of audience reaction, with viewers pointing out that several scenes shown in the film’s trailer were missing from the theatrical version.
The news was announced on the streaming platform’s official Telugu
Soon after the film hit theatres, fans took to social media to express their disappointment over the editing. Many viewers highlighted the absence of scenes showing Prabhas in different looks, which was prominently teased during the promotions. “Why didn’t this look appear in the film?” one fan asked, while another criticized the film’s editing, calling it “careless.” Reactions quickly gained momentum, with many demanding a full version of the film.
Director Maruthi acknowledged the feedback and addressed the concerns raised by fans. In his conversation he admitted that the removal of some parts was not liked by a section of the audience. Referring to Prabhas’ makeover in the film, Maruti said that fans were particularly attracted to the actor’s “attitude and swag”, indicating that these moments would be restored in the extended OTT cut.
Reports suggest that Raja Saab Originally its runtime was approximately 3 hours and 10 minutes. However, after a modest box office performance, several scenes were reportedly cut or deleted in order to tighten up the theatrical version. The extended cut on JioHotstar is expected to restore some of these sequences, directly responding to fan demand and providing a more comprehensive viewing experience.
Raja Saab It also stars Sanjay Dutt, Nidhhi Agerwal and Malavika Mohanan in lead roles. Billed as a horror-comedy, the film has attracted a mixed but curious audience, with the promise of additional content on streaming increasing the buzz around its digital release.
Meanwhile, Prabhas is busy with an ambitious list of upcoming projects. He is currently working on it SoulSet for release in March 2027, and also committed to a sequel Salar Part 1: Armistice And Kalki 2898 ADKeeping the anticipation high among its fans.