Raja Saab Box Office Day 1: Can Prabhas Deliver His Third Big Opener?

Prabhas has returned to the silver screen, and the excitement is palpable. With The Raja Saab, the pan-India heartthrob tries to attain a rare box office feat his third straight gigantic Day 1 opener. Following the earth-shaking success of Baahubali 2: The Conclusion and Salaar, the fans and trade observers are keen to know if Prabhas can manage to do another Day 1 blockbuster show. But will the Raja Saab get the job done?

Let’s get into what’s putting The Raja Saab on the list of the most buzzed-about Indian releases of 2025 and if Prabhas is actually going to make a hattrick of opening-day box office victories.

Prabhas and the Power of Day 1

Prabhas has solidified his position as one of the biggest stars in Indian cinema. With his fan base crossing regions and languages, his movies have become the benchmark for big-budget spectaculars and huge box office collections.

Previous Day 1 Records:

• Baahubali 2: The Conclusion (2017):
• Worldwide Day 1 Gross: ₹214 crore
• Status: Record Indian opening at that time.

Salaar (2023):

• Worldwide Day 1 Gross: ₹95–₹105 crore
• Status: Among the highest openers in Indian cinema.

These two were the films that established Prabhas as a “Day 1 king.” Now, with The Raja Saab, everyone waits to see if he can turn it into a hattrick.

About The Raja Saab

Directed by Maruthi, The Raja Saab will be a departure from the dark, brooding tone of Prabhas’ recent work. Instead, it’s a masala entertainer blending family sentiment, romance, comedy, and action. This formula, traditionally adored by Telugu and pan-India audiences alike, might just be the right blend to get the fun, larger-than-life Prabhas back that fans have been waiting for.

Key Highlights:

• Director: Maruthi (acclaimed for commercial hits such as Bhale Bhale Magadivoy)
• Genre: Romantic-action-comedy
• Languages: Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam
• Lead Actress: Malavika Mohanan
• Music: Thaman S already making waves with peppy songs

The trailer’s light-hearted, bright tone makes one believe that the movie is a people’s entertainer, and that may be good news for the box office.

Day 1 Box Office Expectations

With a large-scale opening in India and abroad, the buzz for The Raja Saab is tremendous. Trade estimates indicate the film may collect ₹80–₹100 crore globally on Day 1 alone if all things fall into place—screen count, occupancy, and public response.

Aspects Working in Favor of a Big Opening:

• Prabhas’ Star Power—Despite mixed responses, his films open well because of raw fanbase strength.
• Holiday Window—Opening near a weekend or festival date increases footfall.
• Family-Friendly Appeal—Wider appeal can attract all age groups.
• Advance Bookings—With early trends indicating strong pre-sales in Telugu states and metro cities.

Regional Breakdown (Expected)

Telugu States (AP/Telangana):

• Grand National opening anticipated due to Prabhas’ home ground.
• Day 1 gross could surpass ₹35–₹40 crore.

North India (Hindi Belt):

• Subject to Hindi dub acceptance, can make ₹8–₹10 crore on Day 1.
• Overseas (USA, UAE, Australia):
• USA premieres alone could contribute ₹7–₹10 crore (gross).

Can It Outperform Salaar or Baahubali 2?

Let’s be realistic Baahubali 2’s ₹200+ crore opening is still a super high benchmark, almost unachievable. But The Raja Saab can still match or even beat Salaar’s Day 1 collection if word of mouth is good.

That being said, The Raja Saab is also a lower-budget film than Salaar or Baahubali, so even a ₹90 crore Day 1 opening is an enormous accomplishment.

Critical Role of Reviews and Word of Mouth

While Prabhas can promise an awesome opening, maintaining the box office run depends largely on

• Day 1 critics’ reviews
• Social media audience reaction
• Word of mouth from advance shows and premieres

If the movie touches hearts and entertains in typical Maruthi manner, repeat shows could propel the movie far past Day 1 records.

Fan Frenzy: Early Reactions and Theater Celebrations

Early word from benefit shows and international premieres is that the fans are enjoying the mass intro scene and the romantic-comic feel. Videos from Hyderabad, Vizag, and Bengaluru indicate crowded theaters, fireworks, and fans showering posters with confetti timeless indications of a Telugu cinema party.

Social media has seen hashtags such as #RajaSaabStorm and #PrabhasDay1 trending since the midnight premiere screenings.

Can Prabhas Score a Hattrick?

All indications are that Day 1 is going to be very good, possibly making Prabhas’ third consecutive big box office opener. If the Raja Saab reaches or exceeds the ₹90–₹100 crore worldwide gross on Day 1, it would

• Be Prabhas’ third consecutive big opener.
• Consolidate his pan-India box office supremacy.
• Raise expectations about his forthcoming sci-fi epics. Kalki 2898 AD

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It may not break Baahubali’s records, but it can certainly deliver a commercial win and fan-favorite performance.

What’s Next for Prabhas?

Beyond The Raja Saab, Prabhas’ lineup includes:

• Kalki 2898 AD—a mega-budget dystopian sci-fi epic with Deepika Padukone and Amitabh Bachchan.
• Spirit—An action film with director Sandeep Reddy Vanga (Kabir Singh, Animal).
• Salaar Part 2—Anticipated continuation of his gritty 2023 blockbuster.

Evidently, The Raja Saab is merely a part of an already legendary career.

Conclusion

With The Raja Saab, Prabhas seems set to accomplish an astonishing achievement three back-to-back mega Day 1 box office successes. Whether it becomes a member of the rare ₹100 crore club or not, one thing is sure: the Prabhas mania won’t subside anytime soon.

If the initial response and box office pattern continue to be robust, The Raja Saab might be credited with restoring Prabhas to mass entertainer stardom. Keep watching the figures, for the Day 1 verdict might shape Prabhas’ 2025 in a big way.

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