The Raja Saab Skips Solo Release, Joins the Big Pongal/Sankranthi Clash
Release update: It’s official—Prabhas’ much-awaited romantic horror-comedy The Raja Saab will now hit theatres on January 9, 2026, arriving as a Sankranthi festive treat. Producer TG Vishwa Prasad confirmed the new date at the Mirai trailer launch, aligning the film with one of the biggest holiday windows of the year.
From December 5, 2025 to January 9, 2026: How the Plan Changed
- Initial plan: December 5, 2025, for a solo, pan-India rollout.
- What changed: According to updates from the team and trade chatter, the movie faced pending VFX work and a brief union workers’ strike, which paused production and post for a short period.
- New target: A festival-friendly Sankranthi 2026 slot to maximise family footfalls and holiday momentum.
Shoot & Post-Production: Where Things Stand Now
The production has been running on a tight, meticulously mapped schedule. As per reports, the team aims to wrap principal photography by October 2025, with key scenes and two to three songs left to film. Post-production is underway in parallel to keep timelines sharp and ensure the VFX-heavy portions land as planned.
A Festival-Season Face-Off
By moving to Sankranthi, The Raja Saab steps straight into a high-voltage box-office weekend. The film is expected to share screens with major titles including Chiranjeevi’s Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu, Naveen Polishetty’s Anaganaga Oka Raju, and other festival releases. In Tamil and pan-India circuits, the lineup features biggies like Vijay’s Jana Nayagan and more—setting up a genuine holiday clash.
What Kind of Film Is The Raja Saab?
Billed as a romantic horror-comedy from director Maruthi, the film brings Prabhas back to an entertaining, light-footed space after a run of action and fantasy dramas. Expect a blend of spooky fun, mass moments, dance, and humour—elements teased in the birthday-drop teaser that got fans buzzing.
Cast & Crew
- Lead: Prabhas
- Key roles: Sanjay Dutt, Malavika Mohanan, Nidhhi Agerwal, Riddhi Kumar
- Director: Maruthi
- Producers: People Media Factory & IVY Entertainment
- Music: S. S. Thaman
Buzz Check: Why the Sankranthi Bet Makes Sense
Sankranthi/Pongal is a proven family turnout window across Telugu and Tamil markets. With The Raja Saab leaning into genre entertainment and star power, the makers are backing positive word-of-mouth and holiday demand to drive a strong opening despite competition.
Timeline at a Glance
- Two-year production with periodic delays due to scheduling and strikes.
- Teaser drop teased a spooky mansion, mass entry, action-comedy beats.
- Post-move to Sankranthi announced; shoot wrap targeted for October 2025.
- Final release: January 9, 2026 (Sankranthi weekend).
What to Watch Next
Keep an eye out for song promos, a theatrical trailer, and official festival-season schedules as the film locks screens. Expect marketing to ramp up once the last songs and patchwork are complete.
Stay tuned for verified updates, new posters, and music drops.
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