The Raja Saab Box Office Collection Day 8: The much-delayed Telugu fantasy horror comedy The Raja Saab, starring pan-India superstar Prabhas, is facing a severe downturn at the box office. Released theatrically on January 9, 2026, the film arrived with massive expectations due to its star cast and a reported budget of nearly ₹400 crore. However, negative reviews and weak audience reception have pushed the film dangerously close to the “flop” category within just eight days.
Directed by Maruthi, The Raja Saab opened with seemingly encouraging numbers on Day 1, but the momentum collapsed rapidly after the first weekend. Poor word of mouth and mixed reactions to its horror-comedy blend resulted in a sharp and continuous drop in daily collections.
The Raja Saab Box Office Collection Day 8
According to early estimates from trade sources, the film earned only ₹3 crore on its second Friday (Day 8). With this, the total 8-day India net collection stands at ₹133.25 crore, which is alarmingly low considering the film’s massive production cost.
| Language-wise First Week Collection | Amount |
|---|---|
| Telugu | ₹106.80 crore |
| Hindi | ₹21.80 crore |
| Tamil | ₹1.06 crore |
| Kannada | ₹0.36 crore |
| Malayalam | ₹0.23 crore |
| Total (Week 1) | ₹130.25 crore |
| Day 8 Collection | ₹3 crore |
| Total (8 Days) | ₹133.25 crore |
Despite completing its first week, the film has failed to recover even half of its budget, and daily earnings are now struggling to cross the ₹5 crore mark.
The Raja Saab Budget
Eight days into its theatrical run, The Raja Saab has not crossed the ₹200 crore milestone, making its chances of breakeven nearly impossible. Trade analysts believe that even with a miraculous turnaround, recovering a ₹400 crore budget now looks unrealistic. As screens begin to reduce and new releases arrive, the film’s run may end sooner than expected.
About the Film
The Raja Saab is produced by People Media Factory and IVY Entertainment. Alongside Prabhas, the film features Sanjay Dutt, Boman Irani, Nidhhi Agerwal, Malavika Mohanan, Riddhi Kumar, and Zarina Wahab in key roles.
Despite its scale and star power, The Raja Saab has failed to impress audiences and critics alike. With falling collections and mounting losses, the film is now being counted among Prabhas’ major box office disappointments. The coming days will determine how quickly this ambitious project wraps up its theatrical journey.
Chaitan Limkar is a tech and entertainment writer passionate about innovation, media, and the stories shaping the digital world.
