Prabhas’ pan-India horror-comedy, The Raja Saab, is out now! The much-awaited movie has hit the theatres worldwide on January 9, 2026. The movie has opened to mixed audience reviews, with most of the positive ones coming from the lead star’s performance. Maruthi-directed The Raja Saab marks a significant genre shift for Prabhas, moving from his usual high-octane action or epic roles to a film with more fantasy and horror elements. Fans are thrilled to see Prabhas back to his fun, nostalgic vibe on-screen. Amid the buzz around the theatrical run, here’s what we know about the movie’s OTT release and sequel.
Disclaimer: This article contains spoilers!
The Raja Saab plot synopsis and character details
The Raja Saab is a Telugu-language horror-fantasy comedy starring Prabhas in the titular role. Prabhas plays ‘Raju’, a young man who lives with his grandmother, ‘Gangamma’ (Zarina Wahab), who has Alzheimer’s. ‘Raju’ is a young man with a rebellious spirit and strong comedic timing. He appears in dual roles, playing both the modern-day grandson and an older version of himself, ‘Raja Saab’. ‘Raju’s’ ‘Gangamma’, is a former princess who lost her royal status and wealth, and longs for her missing husband, ‘Kanakaraju’ (Sanjay Dutt).
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