Updated On: 11 January, 2026 02:26 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Prabhas’ The RajaSaab was leaked online within a day of release, with an alleged illegal screening in a US restaurant sparking outrage and renewing calls for stricter anti-piracy measures

A still from The RajaSaab
Prabhas’ much-anticipated film The RajaSaab has landed in controversy just a day after its theatrical release. The horror-comedy, directed by Maruthi, was reportedly leaked online within 24 hours of hitting cinemas, once again highlighting the persistent problem of piracy faced by the film industry.
The issue gained further traction after a video surfaced on social media showing what appeared to be a pirated version of The RajaSaab being played on a television inside a restaurant in the United States. The clip, which was widely shared before being deleted, allegedly showed the film playing openly in a restaurant in Ohio. Reacting to the video, the original poster expressed shock, writing, “Too much ra,” as netizens questioned how such blatant piracy could occur so soon after release.