Prabhas’s much awaited horror comedy Raja Saab It was released in theaters with a strong performance at the box office on the first day. As per early estimates, the film grossed around Rs 45.00 crore nett across all languages ​​in India, and with the paid previews of Rs 9.15 crore on Thursday, its worldwide total has reached Rs 54.15 crore. The film’s opening marks a successful start to one of the high-profile Telugu releases of the year, reflecting both the anticipation surrounding Prabhas and the film’s appeal across all sectors.

The film’s performance was particularly strong in the Telugu states, where the occupancy rate overall reached 57.16 percent on the first day. The pace continued to increase throughout the day, with the morning show reaching a peak of 50.92 percent, afternoon show 50.82 percent, evening show 57.70 percent and night show 69.20 percent. This trend shows that as the show time progresses, audience interest is increasing, which is significantly contributing to the film’s impressive collections in the primary market.

In contrast, the Hindi version of Raja Saab Posted more modest numbersWith an overall occupancy of 15.63 percent. Morning shows started with 7.47 percent but improved to 21.34 percent by night. The Tamil version saw 22.61 percent occupancy, with a similar increase during subsequent showtimes, suggesting that while the film’s core audience is in the Telugu states, it has also attracted attention in other language markets.

Paid previews played a notable role in increasing the total opening of the film. The Rs 9.15 crore collected from these previews on Thursday contributed to the overall box office figure and highlights the scale of anticipation for the film’s release. The use of paid previews has become common for high-profile films looking to maximize early returns and build momentum from the start.

Directed by Maruti, Raja Saab It stars Prabhas along with a lead cast including Sanjay Dutt, Malavika Mohanan, Nidhhi Agerwal, Boman Irani, Riddhi Kumar and Zarina Wahab. The film blends horror and comedy elements, featuring Prabhas in a role that emphasizes his screen presence and comedic timing, which has been central to promotional efforts and audience expectations.

Audience response has prompted various critical appraisals.

IndiaToday.in’s review of the film reads, “Teathat king sir Wastes its Rs 400 crore budget on a muddled script that jumps aimlessly between genres and locations. Despite Prabhas’ sporadic comic timing, the film lacks depth, cohesion and basic storytelling. What could have been an entertaining horror comedy turns into a strange, strange three-hour ordeal that disrespects both the audience’s intelligence and the cinema itself.”