05 February,2026 06:57 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Still from The RajaSaab
Prabhas-starrer The RajaSaab is all set to stream on OTT platform JioHotstar from February 6. The film was released in theatres on January 28 and failed to perform at the box office. Directed by Maruthi, the film could not even recover 50 percent of its budget during its theatrical run.
A day after its release, the makers added and deleted certain portions following criticism from fans, who pointed out that several interesting scenes shown in the trailer were missing from the final cut. Now, the makers are set to present an extended cut of the film on JioHotstar.
The OTT platform announced that the Prabhas-starrer will stream with an extended cut, though further details about the revised runtime were not disclosed. In its official post, the platform stated, "Due to unforeseen circumstances and last-minute technical glitches, we've added the extended cut!"
However, the announcement invited more trolling than excitement. One user sarcastically commented, "There was more of this filmed???" Another wrote, "You mean extra troll material?" while a third said, "Don't even wanna watch, 90 percent cut movie."
A Reddit user joked, "Maruthi Snyder?" - a reference to filmmaker Zack Snyder's extended cut of Justice League - while another quipped, "7 hours footage." Some users also mocked the hype around the extended version, calling it unnecessary.
Speaking at a press conference, director Maruthi addressed the mixed response to the film. "Prabhas fans aren't disappointed with the film, but they aren't fully satisfied either. That's because we showcased him in an old get-up with attitude and swag in the trailer. While searching for that look, the fans couldn't process the story I was presenting," he said.
He further added, "Keeping this feedback in mind, I sat down to sharpen the second half and added missing scenes starting from the 6 PM show. I'm confident the 8-9 minute addition will be mind-blowing. No film has depicted a rooftop fight sequence like this before."
Producer SKN has filed a complaint with the Cyber Crime Police Station in Hyderabad against online trolls. In a press statement, he said the complaint was lodged against social media handles impersonating him and posting derogatory and misleading content targeting the film and its cast.
The statement added, "Such malicious acts are intended to create confusion and spread negativity. Strict legal action will be taken against those involved, and the matter is currently under investigation." Following the film's release, several members of the team, including SKN, faced online trolling. It remains to be seen what action authorities will take next.
