Wow, who saw this coming? Prabhas’ much-hyped horror-comedy The Raja Saab just crashed and burned at the box office. People expected another blockbuster, but the movie turned out to be one of the biggest flops in recent memory. The budget was massive, the buzz was deafening, and yet, the film barely made a dent. Fans are still in shock, and even industry insiders can’t quite wrap their heads around how badly things went. But hey, there’s a glimmer of hope, its OTT release is officially set, which might just give it a second shot at life.

The Raja Saab came out swinging as a big, bold Pan-India movie, a wild blend of horror and comedy, with a jaw-dropping budget close to 450 crore. Everyone thought this was going to be the next big thing. Instead, it fizzled. Across the country, audiences just didn’t connect with it. The total net collection in India? Only 150 crore. Worldwide gross? Just 210 crore. That’s a disaster, plain and simple. The movie got the cold shoulder everywhere.

And it all started so well. Opening week numbers looked strong, with 135 crore pouring in, mostly thanks to Prabhas’ devoted fans and the early buzz. But then came the thud. In week two, collections collapsed, barely scraping past 15 crore. In the Hindi market, it did even worse, just 25 crore, the lowest for Prabhas since Radhe Shyam. For a film that was supposed to win over Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, and Hindi audiences, it tanked everywhere, South, North, you name it.

So, what went wrong? Critics didn’t hold back. They slammed the weak script, choppy pacing, and the film’s overconfidence in Prabhas’ star power to carry everything. Plus, stiff competition and audiences craving something new made things even tougher. Trade folks are calling it a colossal misfire, a warning for anyone betting big on high-budget films in today’s unpredictable post-pandemic world.

For Prabhas, this is a tough pill to swallow. The man delivered Baahubali and Salaar, he’s used to breaking records, not setting new lows. Radhe Shyam flopped too, but The Raja Saab’s failure cuts deeper, especially since it was pitched as a crowd-pleasing horror-comedy for the whole country. Some people are even questioning if this genre can ever really work in the mass market. Still, die-hard fans aren’t giving up. They’re already pinning hopes on his next big projects: Spirit and that much-awaited Kalki 2898 AD sequel.

Even with all the gloom, there’s some excitement brewing. The Raja Saab is getting its digital premiere on JioHotstar. Mark these dates, February 6, 2026, for Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam; March 6 for Hindi. This staggered launch is basically a big play to attract as many viewers as possible, banking on JioHotstar’s wide reach.

The saga of The Raja Saab proves just how wild and unpredictable Indian cinema can be. It went from feverish hype to giant flop in record time. But the story isn’t over yet. With its OTT debut set for early 2026, there’s still a shot at redemption. Will it finally win people over on the small screen? No one knows for sure, but if you’re a Prabhas fan, you’ll want to tune in and find out.

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