The Raja Saab Box Office Collection Day 1: Prabhas’ much-awaited film “The Raja Saab” has finally hit theatres worldwide, and all eyes are now on its opening day box office collection. Marketed as a horror comedy, the film stars Prabhas in the lead role alongside Sanjay Dutt and Boman Irani, making it one of the most talked-about releases of the year.
Despite the massive fan following of Prabhas, the film has opened to mixed reviews, which has had a visible impact on its initial momentum at the box office.
The Raja Saab Advance Booking Collection
According to early trade estimates, The Raja Saab advance booking collection stood at ₹15.31 crore, which is noticeably lower compared to Prabhas’ previous blockbusters like Salaar and Kalki 2898 AD. This relatively slow start raised questions about whether the film could still post a massive opening day total.
Trade experts believe that strong evening and night shows could push the film’s numbers significantly higher.
The Raja Saab Box Office Collection Day 1
As per Sacnilk’s early reports, here is how The Raja Saab first day earnings progressed throughout the day:
- Till 3:00 PM – ₹14.39 crore
- Till 4:00 PM – ₹15.34 crore
- Till 5:00 PM – ₹19.19 crore
- Till 6:00 PM – ₹21.01 crore
- Till 7:00 PM – ₹23.34 crore
- Till 8:00 PM – ₹26.90 crore
Trade analysts predict that The Raja Saab opening day collection could reach ₹65–70 crore worldwide if late-night shows perform strongly.
Note: These figures are live estimates and may change as final numbers are reported.
Tough Competition from Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar
While The Raja Saab is trying to gain momentum, Ranveer Singh’s “Dhurandhar” continues to dominate the Hindi box office, even after 36 days of release.
- Dhurandhar Day 1 Collection: ₹28 crore
- Total Collection in 36 Days: ₹790.49 crore
The strong hold of Dhurandhar has clearly impacted screen availability and audience footfall for new releases, including The Raja Saab.
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Audience Reaction: What Are Viewers Saying?
Early viewers who watched The Raja Saab first day first show have shared mixed reactions on social media:
- Many viewers felt the second half is better than the first, but criticized the editing and direction.
- Some audience members were disappointed with the lack of genuine comedy, despite the film being promoted as a horror-comedy.
- A section of fans appreciated Prabhas’ screen presence but felt the screenplay could have been tighter.
Overall, word of mouth appears divided, which could affect the film’s box office trend over the weekend.
Can The Raja Saab Recover Over the Weekend?
Despite a slow start in advance bookings, Prabhas’ star power, combined with the weekend advantage, may help The Raja Saab pick up pace. The film’s real test will be Saturday and Sunday collections, which will determine whether it can sustain itself amid strong competition.
Stay tuned for final opening day figures and weekend box office updates of The Raja Saab.
Chaitan Limkar is a tech and entertainment writer passionate about innovation, media, and the stories shaping the digital world.
