The Raja Saab Explained

The Raja Saab
Director:Maruthi
Producer:T. G. Vishwa Prasad
Music:Thaman S
Cinematography:Karthik Palani
Editing:Kotagiri Venkateswara Rao
Studio:People Media Factory
Country:India
Language:Telugu
Budget:[1] [2]

The Raja Saab is an upcoming Indian Telugu-language romantic comedy horror film written and directed by Maruthi.[3] It is produced by People Media Factory. The film stars Prabhas in the titular role, alongside Nidhhi Agerwal, and Malavika Mohanan (in her Telugu debut) in the lead roles.

The film was officially announced in January 2024, with the release title, The Raja Saab. Principal photography commenced in September 2022.[4] The film has music is composed by Thaman S, cinematography handled by Karthik Palani and editing by Kotagiri Venkateswara Rao.[5]

The Raja Saab is scheduled to be released in theatres on 10 April 2025.[6]

Premise

The plot revolves around a young man, who sets his eyes on his ancestral property to ease him out of a cash crunch.[7] But soon he realised that the mansion is haunted by the vengeful spirit of Raja Saab.

Cast

Production

Development

In 2022, director Maruthi narrated a horror comedy script to Prabhas to which he agreed. While Prabhas was already shooting Salaar and Kalki 2898 AD, he decided to shoot for the film simultaneously and Maruthi began pre-production work.[10] The film marks the maiden collaboration between Prabhas and Maruthi, and Maruthi called it a “golden opportunity” to direct a star like Prabhas.[11]

The film was tentatively titled Raja Deluxe, to be produced by DVV Entertainment, however, production was later transferred to People Media Factory.[12] Several titles like Royal and Ambassador were considered,[13] however, the title The Raja Saab was announced in January 2024 on the occasion of Sankranti.[14] It is reported that that the film takes place at the backdrop of an old cinema theatre.[15] Prabhas reportedly plays dual roles in the film, as the owner of an theatre and another as a ghost, playing both grandson and grandfather.[16]

Several actresses like Raashii Khanna and Sreeleela were considered for the film,[17] before signing Malavika Mohanan, Nidhhi Agerwal and Riddhi Kumar as the three lead actresses.

Filming

Principal photography of the film began in September 2022.[18] A special set was erected at the Aluminium Factory, Gachibowli in Hyderabad for the film.

By February 2024, the film has completed between 40% and 45% of its principal photography. Speaking about the film, producer TG Vishwa Prasad stated that, “The Raja Saab will be a huge visual wonder, with a very huge portion involving VFX.”[19]

Release

Theatrical

The film is scheduled for a worldwide theatrical release on 10 April 2025, in Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam and Kannada languages.[20]

Notes and References

  1. News: 5 films, 1 Prabhas: How Rs 2100 crore is riding on actor's shoulders at box office . India Today . 17 September 2024 . en . 7 October 2024 . 3 October 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20241003022104/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/5-films-one-prabhas-rs-2100-crore-riding-on-actor-shoulders-at-box-office-2601365-2024-09-17 . live .
  2. News: Raja Saab the next ₹1000 crore film, Bollywood Reports . . 3 October 2024.
  3. Web site: 15 January 2024 . The Raja Saab first look: A peppy Prabhas promises a spellbinding, king-sized romantic horror . 15 January 2024 . The Indian Express . en . 15 January 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240115084935/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/the-raja-saab-first-look-a-peppy-prabhas-promises-a-spellbinding-king-sized-romantic-horror-9109617/ . live . Touted as a spellbinding, king-sized romantic horror.
  4. Web site: Prabhas and Maruthi film titled The Raja Saab; set to be romantic horror entertainer. 15 January 2024. PINKVILLA. 21 January 2024. 18 January 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240118121902/https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/south/the-raja-saab-title-of-prabhas-next-with-maruthi-revealed-by-makers-unveil-actors-massy-avatar-from-film-1271517. live.
  5. Web site: Prabhas Makes a MASSIVE Change to His Name? The Raja Saab First Look Spills The Beans. 15 January 2024. News18. 21 January 2024. 18 January 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240118121858/https://www.news18.com/movies/prabhas-makes-a-massive-change-to-his-name-the-raja-saab-first-look-spills-the-beans-8740488.html. live.
  6. Web site: Nyayapati . Neeshita . 29 July 2024 . The Raja Saab 'fan India' glimpse: Prabhas sports new look; film to release in April. Watch . . 29 July 2024 . 18 September 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240918130315/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/telugu-cinema/the-raja-saab-fan-india-glimpse-prabhas-sports-new-look-film-to-release-in-april-watch-101722250784528.html . live .
  7. Web site: Features . C. E. . 2022-09-06 . Boman Irani on board Prabhas' next . 2024-10-19 . Cinema Express . en.
  8. News: Malavika Mohanan on making Tollywood debut with 'The Raja Saab': Want to make a strong start. The Times of India . 8 August 2024.
  9. News: Yogi Babu to make his Telugu debht alongside Prabhas in a horror comedy. The Times of India . 24 December 2023.
  10. Web site: 2022-03-17 . Prabhas Maruthi : ప్రభాస్-మారుతి సినిమా ప్రారంభానికి ముహూర్తం ఫిక్స్.. . 2024-10-19 . News18 తెలుగు . te.
  11. Web site: Maruthi opens up on his next with Prabhas, calls it a golden opportunity, deets inside . 2024-10-19 . OTTPlay . en.
  12. Web site: Features . C. E. . 2022-08-24 . Producer changed for Prabhas' Raja Deluxe . 2024-10-19 . Cinema Express . en.
  13. Web site: Velugu . V6 . 2023-10-26 . చిరంజీవితో డైరెక్టర్ మారుతి సినిమా.. ఎప్పుడంటే? . 2024-10-19 . V6 Velugu . te.
  14. Web site: 15 January 2024 . The Raja Saab: Prabhas announces new romantic-horror film; check out first look poster . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240120070602/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/telugu-cinema/the-raja-saab-prabhas-announces-new-film-first-look-poster-101705284584008.html . 20 January 2024 . 21 January 2024 . Hindustan Times.
  15. Web site: Prabhas: ప్రభాస్‌-మారుతీ మూవీ ఆ ముగ్గురు హీరోయిన్స్‌ ఫిక్స్‌ . 2024-10-19 . EENADU . te.
  16. Web site: Darshan . Navein . 2023-01-17 . EXCLUSIVE: Prabhas- Maruthi's Raja Deluxe is a complete entertainer . 2024-10-19 . Cinema Express . en.
  17. Web site: Features . C. E. . 2022-04-04 . Prabhas' Raju Deluxe to begin in May . 2024-10-19 . Cinema Express . en.
  18. Web site: 2022-12-26 . Prabhas begins shooting for next film Raja Deluxe, BTS pic leaked online . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230504100503/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/telugu-cinema/prabhas-begins-shooting-for-next-film-raja-deluxe-bts-pic-leaked-online-101672036461929.html . 4 May 2023 . 2024-02-16 . Hindustan Times . en.
  19. Web site: 2024-02-07 . Prabhas starrer Raja Saab will be a huge visual wonder with heavy VFX; producer reveals exciting details . 2024-02-16 . PINKVILLA . en . 16 February 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240216162918/https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/south/prabhas-starrer-raja-saab-will-be-a-huge-visual-wonder-with-heavy-vfx-producer-reveals-exciting-details-1276844 . dead .
  20. Web site: 2024-01-29 . Maruthi says he will talk about Prabhas' The Raja Saab but 'focus is currently on' Kalki 2898 AD . 2024-02-19 . Hindustan Times . en . 19 February 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240219070707/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/telugu-cinema/maruthi-says-he-will-talk-about-prabhas-the-raja-saab-but-focus-is-currently-on-kalki-2898-ad-101706543127217.html . live .

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