One of Tollywood’s biggest stars, Prabhas, is all set to return to the big screen with The Raja Saab, a horror comedy directed by Maruthi. The film has been creating buzz for various reasons — from its star-studded cast to genre experimentation — and it also marks the Telugu debut of actress Malavika Mohanan.
While the film had earlier been announced for a December 5, 2025, release, recent speculation suggested a possible postponement. This led to confusion and concern among fans awaiting clarity.
Now, in a recent interview, producer TG Vishwa Prasad of People Media Factory has addressed the rumors. He revealed that the team is considering January 9, 2026, as the new release date to take advantage of the lucrative Sankranthi holiday season.“It was a request from some of the business circles associated with the film,” the producer said, adding that Bollywood distributors are still in favor of the original December 5 release.
Prasad also confirmed that a few songs and patchwork scenes are still pending, which gives the team more flexibility to fine-tune the final output.
Interestingly, the team has removed the release date from Malavika Mohanan’s birthday poster, further strengthening speculation that a January release is more likely.
The film also stars Nidhhi Agerwal, Riddhi Kumar, and Sanjay Dutt in pivotal roles. With music composed by Thaman and production handled by People Media Factory, The Raja Saab promises to blend horror, humor, and commercial elements in typical Maruthi fashion.
While fans may have to wait a little longer, the prospect of a Sankranthi 2026 release only heightens the excitement around this high-budget entertainer.
Stay tuned for an official confirmation soon.
