Prabhas’ The Raja Saab finally hit theaters, and honestly, nobody expected this kind of start. With all the hype, you’d think it would storm the box office right out of the gate. Instead? Day 1 numbers are making everyone, fans, trade experts, probably even the producers, do a double take. This horror-comedy, directed by Maruthi, promised a wild ride full of scares and laughs, but the early collections aren’t exactly thrilling.

Let’s talk numbers. The Raja Saab opened with paid premieres yesterday and pulled in about ₹11 crore gross. Not bad, but not record-breaking for a Prabhas film. Today, with its full release, it managed a domestic total of around ₹60 crore gross. Now, here’s where things get interesting, the Hindi version only brought in ₹7 crore. For a star who’s won over the northern crowd before, that’s a pretty quiet showing. Prabhas’ previous films, like Salaar and Kalki 2898 AD, exploded onto the scene with huge numbers. This one? Not so much. It’s tough not to notice.

So, what’s going on? For starters, advance bookings for tomorrow look soft. The buzz that usually follows a Prabhas release just isn’t there. Plus, The Raja Saab isn’t the only movie fighting for attention right now, and the holiday season isn’t giving it much of a boost either. Reviews are all over the place, some people love Prabhas’ screen presence and the flashy VFX, others say the story’s predictable and the pacing drags. Social media? It’s a battlefield of hot takes. That doesn’t help with word of mouth, which is everything for a film after opening day.

The financial stakes are huge. The film’s budget reportedly crosses ₹400 crore when you add up production, marketing, and Prabhas’ fee. To break even, it needs steady weekday collections and a strong showing overseas. Right now, international numbers are still trickling in, but if things don’t pick up, hitting that ₹250-300 crore sweet spot over the weekend looks tough.

Still, you can never count out Prabhas. He’s the Rebel Star for a reason, and his fans have a habit of rallying behind him, even when things look shaky. Some of his biggest hits started slow and then caught fire. But the game has changed. Audiences move on fast, and competition is fierce. The Raja Saab needs some positive buzz, or maybe a viral moment, to turn things around. No big holidays are coming up to give it a push, so the pressure’s on.

If you’re hunting for box office updates, these numbers just show how unpredictable this business can be. Even a superstar like Prabhas isn’t guaranteed a slam dunk. The Raja Saab’s Day 1 collections are a reality check, hype alone isn’t enough. Will the movie rally, or will it fade out? Honestly, nobody knows yet. That’s the thrill and the risk of movies.

So, here’s where things stand: a ₹60 crore gross on Day 1, soft Hindi earnings, and not-so-great advances for the weekend. A huge budget and mixed reviews just add to the drama. If you’re a Prabhas fan, maybe now’s the time to catch it in theaters and see what all the debate is about. Stay tuned, this story isn’t over yet.