The Raja Saab Box Office Day 6: Prabhas Film Faces Steep Decline
Prabhas' latest film The Raja Saab continues to struggle at the box office. Despite a powerful opening on January 9, the horror fantasy comedy has failed to maintain its initial momentum. Daily collections show a consistent downward trend, raising serious questions about its commercial viability.
Day 6 Collection Details Reveal Regional Split
On Wednesday, the film managed a slight uptick in earnings. Industry tracker Sacnilk reports that The Raja Saab collected ₹5.25 crore net in India on its sixth day. This represents a modest increase of about 9.37% from previous days, but the numbers remain disappointing overall.
The regional breakdown of Day 6 collections paints a clear picture:
- The original Telugu version contributed ₹3.35 crore net.
- Hindi screenings brought in ₹1.85 crore net.
- Tamil and Kannada shows each added ₹20 lakh.
- Malayalam version reported ₹10 lakh in revenue.
This brings the six-day domestic total to ₹124.65 crore net. The film opened with a massive ₹112 crore gross worldwide on day one, but subsequent days have seen collections drop below the ₹10 crore mark consistently.
Worldwide Figures Show Conflicting Reports
Filmmakers have made bold claims about the movie's performance. In social media posts, they announced that The Raja Saab crossed the ₹201 crore mark in just four days. They also stated that North American gross collections exceeded $2.3 million.
However, independent reports tell a different story. According to Sacnilk data, the film's actual worldwide business stands at ₹182 crore gross after six days. This includes approximately ₹33 crore from overseas markets and ₹149 crore gross from domestic earnings.
Breakeven Target Appears Increasingly Distant
The film faces a monumental challenge to become profitable. Industry experts estimate that The Raja Saab needs to gross over ₹400 crore worldwide just to break even. At current collection rates, achieving this target seems highly unlikely.
The 3-hour-10-minute film now risks becoming Prabhas' second-lowest-grossing release since the COVID-19 pandemic. Only 2022's Radhe Shyam performed worse among the star's recent projects.
Cast and Production Details
Produced by TG Vishwa Prasad under People Media Factory and Ivy Entertainment banners, The Raja Saab features an ensemble cast. Alongside Prabhas, the film stars Sanjay Dutt, Malavika Mohanan, Nidhhi Agerwal, Boman Irani, and Riddhi Kumar in significant roles.
Director Maruthi's pan-India release hit theaters during the Pongal festival period. Despite the festive timing and star power, the film has failed to capitalize on its initial advantage. The consistent decline in daily collections suggests that audience interest is waning rapidly.
Box office analysts note that the film's genre mix of horror, fantasy, and comedy may not have resonated with Prabhas' traditional fan base. The extended runtime of over three hours could also be affecting repeat viewings and overall footfall in theaters.
As The Raja Saab completes its first week in theaters, all eyes remain on whether it can stage any kind of recovery. The coming weekend will be crucial, but current trends suggest the film's commercial prospects remain bleak. The industry watches closely as one of Indian cinema's biggest stars faces another box office challenge.
