The Raja Saab is the first collaboration of Prabhas with Maruthi (l-r).
The project was officially announced on 15 January 2024 with a first look poster on the occasion of Sankranti.[7] However, principal photograhy began in September 2022.[8]
As of February 2024, the film has completed between 40% and 45% of its principal photography.[9]
Release
Theatrical
As per media sources, the film's prospective theatrical release is currently slated for December 2024 or January 2025, in Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam and Kannada languages.[10]
References
"The Raja Saab first look: A peppy Prabhas promises a spellbinding, king-sized romantic horror". The Indian Express. 15 January 2024. Archived from the original on 15 January 2024. Retrieved 15 January 2024. Touted as a spellbinding, king-sized romantic horror
Ramachandran, Naman (15 January 2024). "Prabhas Sets Horror Film 'The Raja Saab' as Next Project (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 25 April 2024.
"Prabhas to headline horror film The Raja Saab, unveils first-look poster on Pongal". www.telegraphindia.com. Archived from the original on 18 January 2024. Retrieved 21 January 2024.
"Story of Prabhas' 'The Raja Saab' revealed? Director Maruthi reacts to leaked plot". India Today. Retrieved 25 April 2024.
"Prabhas and Maruthi film titled The Raja Saab; set to be romantic horror entertainer". PINKVILLA. 15 January 2024. Archived from the original on 18 January 2024. Retrieved 21 January 2024.
"Prabhas Makes a MASSIVE Change to His Name? The Raja Saab First Look Spills The Beans". News18. 15 January 2024. Archived from the original on 18 January 2024. Retrieved 21 January 2024.
"The Raja Saab: Prabhas announces new romantic-horror film; check out first look poster". Hindustan Times. 15 January 2024. Archived from the original on 20 January 2024. Retrieved 21 January 2024.
"Prabhas begins shooting for next film Raja Deluxe, BTS pic leaked online". Hindustan Times. 26 December 2022. Retrieved 16 February 2024.
"Prabhas starrer Raja Saab will be a huge visual wonder with heavy VFX; producer reveals exciting details". PINKVILLA. 7 February 2024. Retrieved 16 February 2024.
"Maruthi says he will talk about Prabhas' The Raja Saab but 'focus is currently on' Kalki 2898 AD". Hindustan Times. 29 January 2024. Retrieved 19 February