# The Raja Saab's Box Office Nightmare: Prabhas' Horror Comedy Crashes to Just Rs 23 Lakhs on Day 16! **Imagine the hype around Prabhas' big-screen return in a horror comedy—only for it to fizzle out faster than a bad dream.** *The Raja Saab*, directed by Maruthi and released on January 9, 2026, promised thrills, laughs, and stardom but is now struggling hard at the box office.[2][1] ## From Explosive Start to Epic Drop The film kicked off strong, raking in **Rs 100 crore worldwide on opening day** thanks to Prabhas' massive fanbase and a wide release across 35,000 screens.[6][7] By the end of its first weekend, it hit **Rs 170 crore gross worldwide**.[7] Telugu version led the charge with **Rs 117.36 crore net in India**, while Hindi managed **Rs 24.17 crore net** lifetime—marking it as Prabhas' second-lowest grosser post-COVID, just above *Radhe Shyam* at Rs 19.25 crore.[2][5] But the momentum vanished quick. After Week 1, collections tanked: - **Day 14**: Rs 48-61 lakhs India net[1][2] - **Day 15**: Rs 17-22 lakhs[1][2] - **Day 16**: A pitiful **Rs 23 lakhs India net**, pushing total India net to **Rs 143.24 crore** and worldwide gross to **Rs 205.26 crore**.[2] Hindi occupancy? A dismal **1.47% overall**, with morning shows at 1.09%.[1] Malayalam fared worse at **Rs 23 lakhs total net**.[2] Even weekends aren't saving it now.[2]
*(Image: Empty cinema hall evoking the eerie silence of fading box office dreams – free stock from Unsplash.)* ## Why the Flop? Budget Bites Back With a **Rs 400 crore budget**, *The Raja Saab* is on track for disaster status, projected to lose **Rs 160-170 crore** after taxes.[4][6] Social media buzz? Mostly negative, slamming the writing, direction, and weak second-week hold amid competition like Chiranjeevi's film.[2][6] Hindi and overseas underperformed big time, despite Telugu holding up relatively.[2][3] Prabhas fans are heartbroken—this trails far behind hits like *Kalki 2898 AD*, turning hype into heartbreak.[5] What do you think went wrong? **Drop a comment below: Is this Prabhas' biggest misstep yet, or can it claw back? Share this post with fellow movie buffs and let's debate!**Citations
1.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/the-raja-saab-box-office-collections-day-15-prabhas-film-crashes-hard-just-rs-22-lakhs-on-friday/articleshow/127347491.cms
2.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/the-raja-saab-box-office-collections-day-16-prabhas-film-struggles-collects-only-rs-23-lakhs/articleshow/127437927.cms
3.https://www.the-numbers.com/movie/RajaSaab-The-(2026-India)
4.https://www.filmibeat.com/telugu/news/2026/the-raja-saab-box-office-collection-worldwide-day-17-prabhas-starrer-to-end-up-as-a-disaster-498959.html
5.https://www.koimoi.com/box-office/the-raja-saab-hindi-box-office-closing-collection-ends-its-poor-run-as-prabhas-2nd-lowest-grossing-film/
6.https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/telugu-cinema/is-the-raja-saab-prabhas-biggest-flop-how-the-box-office-bomb-compares-to-adipurush-radhe-shyam-saaho-101768982730618.html
7.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_RajaSaab
8.http://sacnilk.com/quicknews/The_Raja_Saab_2024_Box_Office_Collection_Day_15?hl=en
9.https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/the-raja-saab/box-office/
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