The RajaSaab
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Get ready for a cinematic experience like no other! "The RajaSaab," an upcoming Indian Telugu-language romantic horror comedy, is set to redefine entertainment. Directed by the visionary Maruthi and brought to life by People Media Factory and IVY Entertainment, this film boasts a star-studded cast including the powerhouse Prabhas, alongside the legendary Sanjay Dutt, Nidhhi Agerwal, Malavika Mohanan in her Telugu debut, and Riddhi Kumar.
Though officially announced in January 2024, the magic began much earlier, with principal photography kicking off in October 2022. Feel the pulse of the film with music by Thaman S, stunning visuals by Karthik Palani, and seamless editing by Kotagiri Venkateswara Rao. Mark your calendars for January 9, 2026, as "The RajaSaab" arrives worldwide, perfectly timed for Sankranti!
What's the story? It's a captivating tale centered around a young man on a mission to reclaim his ancestral property, hoping to escape a daunting cash crunch.
The journey of "The RajaSaab" is as fascinating as the film itself. In 2022, Maruthi's unique horror-comedy script captured Prabhas's imagination. Even amidst his commitments to "Salaar" and "Kalki 2898 AD," Prabhas embraced the challenge, shooting for "The RajaSaab" simultaneously. This marks a monumental first collaboration between Prabhas and Maruthi, a partnership Maruthi himself calls a "golden opportunity." Initially titled "Raja Deluxe" and slated for production by DVV Entertainment, the project eventually found its home with People Media Factory. After exploring titles like "Royal" and "Ambassador," the definitive "The Raja Saab" was unveiled in January 2024. Whispers suggest the film unfolds against the backdrop of an old cinema theatre, with Prabhas reportedly playing a dual role – the theatre's owner and a ghost, embodying both grandson and grandfather. The leading ladies, Malavika Mohanan, Nidhhi Agerwal, and Riddhi Kumar, were carefully chosen after considering actresses like Raashii Khanna and Sreeleela, with Nayanthara also roped in for a special song. Adding to the intrigue, Sanjay Dutt and Boman Irani have joined the ensemble for pivotal roles.
The filming process was a testament to dedication and scale. Principal photography commenced in October 2022, with a spectacular set erected at the Aluminium Factory in Gachibowli, Hyderabad. Subsequent schedules unfolded in Kanchipuram, and filming continued non-stop, beginning after "Kalki 2898 AD" and running for approximately five months. The technical crew pushed boundaries, working 16 to 18-hour days, often from dawn till late night, for over 120 days, while actors were accommodated in 8-hour shifts. The film was brought to life on India's largest indoor film set, an astonishing 41,256 square feet, meticulously designed by art director Rajeevan Nambiar. This sprawling haveli, complete with multiple rooms, a drawing-room, dining area, library, and kitchen, was constructed by over 1,200 workers in just four months. The climactic 40-minute sequence, shot entirely on this grand set, demanded immense coordination and resources. Following this monumental shoot, the film entered an extensive post-production phase, featuring nearly 300 days of cutting-edge visual effects work.
Prepare for the grand unveiling! "The RajaSaab" is scheduled for a worldwide theatrical release on January 9, 2026, coinciding with Sankranthi. It will be released in Telugu, alongside dubbed versions in Malayalam, Kannada, and Hindi, setting the stage for a thrilling box office clash. The Tamil dubbed version will follow on January 10, 2026. Though initially slated for earlier dates, multiple postponements due to post-production demands have only built the anticipation for this epic romantic horror comedy.
The RajaSaab is an upcoming Indian Telugu-language romantic horror comedy film written and directed by Maruthi, and produced by People Media Factory and IVY Entertainment. The film stars Prabhas, alongside Sanjay Dutt, Nidhhi Agerwal, Malavika Mohanan (in her Telugu film debut), Riddhi Kumar.
The project was officially announced in January 2024, though principal photography began earlier in October 2022. The film's music is composed by Thaman S, with cinematography by Karthik Palani and editing by Kotagiri Venkateswara Rao.
The film is scheduled to release worldwide on 9 January 2026, coinciding with Sankranti.
== Premise ==
The plot revolves around a young man, who sets his eyes on his ancestral property to ease him out of a cash crunch.
== Cast ==
== Production ==
=== Development ===
In 2022, director Maruthi narrated a horror comedy script to Prabhas to which he agreed. While Prabhas was already shooting Salaar and Kalki 2898 AD, he decided to shoot for the film simultaneously and Maruthi began pre-production work. The film marks the maiden collaboration between Prabhas and Maruthi, and Maruthi called it a “golden opportunity” to direct a star like Prabhas.
The film was tentatively titled Raja Deluxe, to be produced by DVV Entertainment, however, production was later transferred to People Media Factory. Several titles like Royal and Ambassador were considered, however, the title The Raja Saab was announced in January 2024 on the occasion of Sankranti. It is reported that the film takes place at the backdrop of an old cinema theatre. Prabhas reportedly plays dual roles in the film, as the owner of an theatre and another as a ghost, playing both grandson and grandfather.
Several actresses like Raashii Khanna and Sreeleela were considered for the film, before signing Malavika Mohanan, Nidhhi Agerwal and Riddhi Kumar as the three lead actresses. Nayanthara was also roped in for a special song. Later, Sanjay Dutt and Boman Irani also joined the film for important roles.
=== Filming ===
Principal photography of the film began in October 2022. A special set was erected at the Aluminium Factory, Gachibowli in Hyderabad for the film. The next schedule took place in Kanchipuram. Filming continued at a stretch from a period that began after the completion of Prabhas's previous project, Kalki 2898 AD. This block commenced in late July or mid-August and continued uninterrupted until the end of December, totalling approximately five months. During this period, the technical crew worked 16 to 18 hours per day, often from 6:00 AM to 10:00 or 11:00 PM, for more than 120 days. Actors were scheduled in 8-hour shifts, while the crew maintained extended hours to manage the demands of filming on the set.
The film was shot on what is the largest indoor film set ever constructed in India, spanning 41,256 square feet. This set, designed by art director Rajeevan Nambiar, was erected on property owned by People Media Factory in Aziznagar, Moinabad, near Hyderabad. Over 1,200 workers completed the set in four months, constructing a full-scale haveli (mansion) with multiple rooms, a drawing room, dining area, library, kitchen, and custom-designed spaces to serve the film’s horror-comedy narrative. The climax of the film, running for 40 minutes, was shot entirely on this set and required the full resources of the production to coordinate the elaborate sequences. After completing filming, the film entered a post-production phase that included nearly 300 days of visual effects work.
== Release ==
=== Theatrical ===
The film is scheduled to release worldwide on 9 January 2026, coinciding with Sankranthi in Telugu alongside dubbed versions of Malayalam, Kannada and Hindi languages, thus clashing with Jana Nayagan. The Tamil dubbed version is scheduled to release one day later on 10 January 2026. Initially, the film was set to release on 10 April 2025 and then on 5 December 2025, however, it was later postponed multiple times due to pending post-production work.
== References ==
== External links ==
The RajaSaab at IMDb
The RajaSaab at Bollywood Hungama
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