Updated On: 10 January, 2026 12:10 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Prabhas' The RajaSaab has opened strongly at the box office despite unfavourable reviews. The film earned Rs 54.15 crore on its opening day, which is still lower than Prabhas' previous films
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The RajaSaab
Telugu actor Prabhas' The Raja Saab has hit theatres on Friday, January 9, 2026. The film, which was released in Telugu, Tamil, Hindi, Kannada and Malayalam, has largely received a negative response. Many have criticised the film for its dialogue and VFX, calling it a 'cringe fest.' Despite the underwhelming response, The Raja Saab witnessed a big opening at the box office on its first day.
According to industry trackers and reports, The Raja Saab earned Rs 54.4 crore on its opening day. In Telugu, the film earned Rs 38.5 crore on day 1, followed by Rs 6.15 crore in Hindi, Rs 0.4 crore in Tamil, and Rs 0.1 crore each in Kannada and Malayalam. Overall, the horror-comedy has earned Rs 45 crore at the box office. Considering the collections from special screenings into account, the film’s total opening-day earnings now stand at Rs 54.15 crore.