Amid rumours of Prabhas' Raja Saab being postponed once again, the makers have now issued a statement putting all rumours to rest. The makers rubbished reports and confirmed that the film is on track and will release on January 9, 2026
Prabhas in Raja Saab
Prabhas’s much-awaited film, The Raja Saab, has been creating a lot of buzz and fans eagerly await to watch the Rebel star in theatres in a all new avatar. Amid the anticipation, a few reports recently claimed that the film could be postponed once again, and fans could have to wait longer. However, as good news, the makers have now issued a statement dismissing rumours around the release date being pushed forward.
Raja Saab makers issue a statement
People Media Factory, the production house that is producing Raja Saab, issued a statement clearing the air around its release. The statement made it clear that the rumours are false and that the film was all set for a grand worldwide theatrical release on January 9, 2026, on the occasion of Sankranthi.
In the statement, the production house said, "In recent days, a few fake rumours surfaced on social media claiming that the film's release had been postponed once again. The makers have categorically clarified that 'The Raja Saab' will hit theatres exactly as announced on January 9, 2026, without any delay."
An Official Note from Team #TheRajaSaab pic.twitter.com/LeYa7ozhyD
— The RajaSaab (@rajasaabmovie) November 4, 2025
Sharing an update on the film, it added, "Currently, VFX and other post-production works are progressing at a brisk pace. The team is also preparing extensive release plans across all languages, including IMAX and other premium formats, ensuring audiences experience a spectacular big-screen extravaganza. A grand pre-release event is scheduled to take place in the U.S. in December, and the first copy of the film is expected to be ready by December 25. With these extensive preparations, Raja Saab is poised to elevate the festive spirit of Sankranthi to the next level. Director Maruthi is crafting the film as one of Tollywood's most prestigious projects, while producer T.G. Vishwa Prasad is mounting it on a grand scale with uncompromised production values."
Notably, the film, which was earlier scheduled to hit screens worldwide on December 5, 2025 however, it was later delayed to January 9, 2026.
Raja Saab trailer
The trailer of Raja Saab was released a few days earlier. It opens with actor Prabhas being hypnotised by a trained expert to learn of his past. As Prabhas delves back into his past, he senses the presence of a weird creature in the dark and snaps out of his slumber. It is not just spine-tingling horror that the film offers. There is also an adequate amount of humour as the trailer then goes on to show.
One sequence in the trailer shows a spirit getting ready to confront Prabhas, who welcomes the spirit, calling it his granddad and offering to introduce it to those around him. A perplexed VTV Ganesh wonders why they would want to be introduced to the spirit to which Prabhas says, "Then, what are you waiting for? Run!"
The film seems to have romance, action and humour all in adequate amounts along with horror. The trailer gives the impression that audiences will be in for a treat with regard to action. The character of Sanjay Dutt is introduced next. A voice-over says, "He is not some street magician who knows a few spells. He's an exorcist, a hypnotist and a psychiatrist. He's playing with our brains."
Finally, we get to see another Prabhas as a demon. "What's your problem? Am I an ant to sting you when you reach into the anthill? I'm the demon," he says even as he stylishly smokes a cigar, seated upside down on a throne that appears to be hanging from the ceiling.
The film has triggered huge expectations as Prabhas will be seen stepping into uncharted territory with this project. For those unaware, The Raja Saab will be Prabhas's first full-fledged horror entertainer.
(With inputs from IANS)
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