17 October,2025 06:37 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Prabhas in The RajaSaab
It's a working Diwali for actor Prabhas and a rather scenic one at that. The superstar and his team of the film The RajaSaab, the much-anticipated horror-fantasy directed by Maruthi, are in Greece to film the final schedule of the movie. The film's two lavish songs have already been shot across the sun-drenched coasts and postcard-perfect islands of the country, setting the stage for the film's grand wrap-up by Diwali.
The makers gave fans a glimpse into the final leg of production by sharing an on-set post on social media that read, "#TheRajaSaab Shoot Diaries."
Adding to the festive cheer, the makers are reportedly planning a special gesture for Prabhas's birthday - with a big update from The RajaSaab, expected on October 23. This has already sparked excitement among fans eager for a glimpse of what's next.
The film's team has announced multiple release dates, only to postpone each time. More recently, the makers revealed that the film will now be released in January, a month ahead of its initial December 5 release date. The film's producer, V. Vishwa Prasad, has addressed the ongoing delays and blamed the VFX department for the postponement.
Talking to NDTV, Prasad said, "I can name a few people who really put us in trouble. I've already named one for Karthikeya 2, and another for The RajaSaab, who was really in extortion mode. He made us delay our movie because he didn't do any of the work until October 2024. We were supposed to complete it by April 2025."
Blaming the VFX supervisor, the producer further said, "He didn't work on a single shot and just kept everything with him, taking a monthly fee for his entourage and team. He threatened the director that he would quit if he said something. This person has a habit of doing this. He was recently kicked out of SS Rajamouli's film. Since he got busy with Pushpa 2, he didn't do any of our work. Someday, I'll show him what the fee is for his extortion."
Earlier, the trailer of The RajaSaab had already set social media abuzz with its eccentric blend of horror, romance, and humour. The glimpse introduced audiences to Sanjay Dutt in a mysterious role as an "exorcist, psychiatrist, and hypnotist" alongside Boman Irani and Zarina Wahab, hinting at a mix of laughs, scares, and nostalgia.
Directed and written by Maruthi, The RajaSaab is produced by People Media Factory and IVY Entertainment. The film features an ensemble cast including Prabhas in dual roles, Malavika Mohanan, Nidhhi Agerwal, Riddhi Kumar, Sanjay Dutt, and Boman Irani, and is slated to hit theatres worldwide on 9th January 2025, releasing in Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam.
