Prabhas’ The Raja Saab Worldwide Box Office Collection: Day 1 Steady

Prabhas’ much-anticipated fantasy horror-comedy The Raja Saab, directed by Maruthi Dasari and produced by People Media Factory and IVY Entertainment, hit theaters worldwide on January 9, 2026, perfectly timed for the Sankranti festive season. The film boasts a stellar cast including Sanjay Dutt, Malavika Mohanan (Telugu debut), Nidhhi Agerwal, Riddhi Kumar, Boman Irani, and Zarina Wahab, with music by Thaman S. Made on a reported budget of ₹300-400 crore, it promises a unique blend of romance, laughs, supernatural thrills, and mass action.

The postponement of Vijay’s Jana Nayagan gave The Raja Saab a clearer run with extra shows and better screen allocation, particularly in South India and key overseas markets.

Day 1 Worldwide Box Office Collection (Early Estimates)

As per trade reports from Sacnilk, Oneindia, Pinkvilla, and other reliable sources, The Raja Saab opened with a decent and steady performance on its first day:

• India Net Collection (Day 1): Approximately ₹4.52 crore across all languages (Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam). Final figures may see slight upward revisions as more data comes in.
• Overseas Performance: Stronger momentum here, with North America leading the charge. Advance bookings and Day 1 grosses pushed overseas figures close to $1.7-2 million (roughly ₹14-17 crore), including premieres.
• Worldwide Gross Collection (Day 1): Early estimates place the total around ₹20-25 crore (combining India gross and overseas), with potential for upward movement as final overseas numbers roll in.

Key highlights from pre-release and opening day:

• Advance Bookings: Global pre-sales crossed ₹50 crore, with India contributing ₹4.6-11 crore (excluding blocked seats) and overseas nearing $1.77-2 million for Day 1/premieres alone.
• North America Dominance: USA/Canada recorded the highest overseas advances, followed by UK/Europe ($255K), Australia/New Zealand ($140K), and Gulf countries ($75K).

What Influenced the Opening?

Positives — Prabhas’ massive global fanbase, festive Sankranti timing, ticket price hikes in Andhra Pradesh, and reduced competition helped drive solid openings in Telugu states and overseas territories. The film’s grand visuals, Thaman’s energetic tracks, and Prabhas’ signature swag appealed to core audiences.

Challenges — Mixed early word-of-mouth (praise for comedy, action, and Prabhas’ performance; criticism on pacing, length ~3 hours, and some VFX), slower traction in non-South Hindi belts, and limited promotions in certain regions kept the start moderate rather than explosive.

Trade experts expect collections to build over the weekend and Sankranti holidays with positive buzz, potentially leading to a strong first week. Prabhas’ proven blockbuster track record (Baahubali 2, Kalki 2898 AD, Salaar) suggests momentum could pick up significantly.

The Raja Saab is currently playing in theaters, delivering royal drama, spooky thrills, and pure entertainment. Keep an eye on Day 2 and weekend updates as the film aims to dominate the festive box office! For the most accurate real-time figures, refer to trusted trackers like Sacnilk