The 'Prabhas Mania' has been declared once again in the global box office. On 9 January 2026, The Raja Saab's advance bookings in the early stages sent shock waves through the trade industry. With film directed by Maruthi, the romantic horror comedy has thrived upon the "Pan-India" glory of Prabhas, and the movie grossed high tickets numbers domestically and internationally.
Domestic: Telugu Markets Are First to Start the charge
The Raja Saab is doing good here and posted solid earnings in India too which have been around ₹4.62 crore gross in Day 1 advance bookings (regardless of block seats). By the time the first show kicks-off, when blocked seats and premiere shows are included, it is presumed to have topped the ₹8.6 crore mark.
Arguably the most important vehicle for this momentum is the Telugu version, now representing almost 98 percent of the total domestic pre-sales. The Andhra Pradesh and Telangana theaters have also experienced impressive occupancy figures, with single-screen fare increasing due to the government’s nod to increasing the cost. In contrast, the Hindi and Tamil editions have received a more tempered start — but trade analysts expect a noticeable “walk in” following positive early word of mouth.
Overseas Experience: North America Almost $2 Million
Domestic numbers remain steady but international is where The Raja Saab is actually flexing its muscles. The movie went up more than $1.7 million overseas in pre-sales and is now inching closer to the $2 million (approx. ₹16.7 crore) marking an opening day and premiered shows integrated.
North America is Prabhas' stronghold, including the USA and Canada which alone contributed over $1 million. In India, this has also made Prabhas the only Indian actor to ever record three movies (Salaar, Kalki 2898 AD, and The Raja Saab) in North American pre-sales that exceeds $1 million, highlighting more than anything else his diaspora pull.
The Advantages of a Solo Release
The last-minute hold-up for Tamil biggie Jana Nayagan by Thalapathy Vijay due to censoring was certainly a turning point for the film’s box office prospects. Set for a big clash, the postponement of the Tamil biggie is enabling The Raja Saab to get higher-end large format audiences (IMAX and Dolby Cinema, for instance) and the latest shows in the South belt and abroad.
What to Expect: A ₹100 Crore Opening?
More than ₹300 crore already in budget, so People Media Factory has a lot on the line. Nonetheless, with pre-sales exceeding ₹50 crore around world at the moment, trade experts foresee a global opening day collection in the realm of ₹100–₹110 crore. As Prabhas drops his “action hero” style to take the jump to a more rustic, “darling” demeanor in his horror comedy, fans can’t help but be fascinated by just how the film will continue this momentum period on the Sankranti festive horizon.
