What happens when a pan-India superstar returns after a long gap, armed with a genre he's never tried before and pre-release buzz that refuses to die down? **The answer, at least for now, is called *The Raja Saab***. Prabhas' latest romantic horror-comedy has roared into cinemas and is already shaking up the box office charts. Despite opening its advance bookings relatively late and even missing a crucial market like Telangana initially, *The Raja Saab* has started off on a **decisive, crowd-pulling note**.[3] Several theatres reported packed early-morning shows as fans rushed in to catch the first screenings, turning the film's release day into a mini-festival.[3] According to live box office tracking cited by Times of India, the film had already **clocked around ₹12.27 crore in India by afternoon on day 1**, with clear potential for a spike in the evening and night shows.[3] This is on top of an already massive global buzz: the movie has reportedly **grossed over ₹50 crore in worldwide pre-sales for its opening day alone**, an impressive milestone for any film, let alone one dabbling in the relatively niche romantic horror-comedy space.[3] What's particularly interesting is the **strength of its advance bookings in Andhra Pradesh**, where premiere shows alone are said to have contributed **more than ₹10 crore**.[3] Overseas territories have also responded enthusiastically, collectively notching up close to **₹22 crore** from day-one tickets and premieres combined.[3] For a film that opened its advance sales later than usual, these are strikingly strong numbers. The ripple effect is already visible on the competition. Ranveer Singh's long-standing box office beast *Dhurandhar*, which has dominated theatres for five weeks, is finally showing signs of slowing down. By around the same time on Friday, *Dhurandhar* had collected only about **₹69 lakh**, clearly overshadowed by *The Raja Saab*'s aggressive start.[3] Gujarati hit *Laalo* has also entered the fray with its Hindi dubbed version, but given its **limited screen count** and the strong performance of the original Gujarati version already, it is unlikely to significantly dent either *The Raja Saab* or *Dhurandhar*.[3] From a trade perspective, **the weekend now becomes crucial**. The film's opening suggests genuine audience curiosity and fan power, but the coming days will reveal whether word-of-mouth can carry it beyond the initial fan rush. As Times of India notes, the big question is whether *The Raja Saab* will grow into a solid hit over the weekend or face drag from mixed reviews as they begin to pour in.[3] For now, though, Prabhas has clearly succeeded in turning his return to the big screen into an event. If you're a box office watcher, a Prabhas fan, or just curious about how a romantic horror-comedy plays out on a massive canvas, this is one film you'll want to track closely over the next few days. Now over to you: **Have you watched *The Raja Saab* yet? What did you think of Prabhas in this new avatar, and do you see the film sustaining beyond the opening weekend?** Share your thoughts in the comments, and if you found this breakdown useful, **pass it along to a fellow movie buff or share it on your socials** to keep the conversation going.Citations
1.https://www.sacnilk.com/quicknews/The_Raja_Saab_2024_Box_Office_Collection_Day_1
2.https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/the-raja-saab-movie-review-rating-release-live-updates-prabhas-box-office-collection-10461928/
3.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/box-office/the-raja-saab-box-office-collection-day-1-live-the-prabhas-starrer-off-to-a-great-start-makes-dhurandhar-slow-down-as-it-clocks-rs-12-crore-till-afternoon-faces-some-competition-from-laalo-hindi-version/articleshow/126432173.cms
4.https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/telugu-cinema/prabhas-the-raja-saab-finally-ends-dhurandhar-box-office-dominance-with-just-morning-show-earnings-ranveer-singh-101767936571915.html
5.https://www.koimoi.com/box-office/the-rajasaab-box-office-day-1-advance-booking-final-records-prabhas-lowest-pre-sales-in-the-post-baahubali-2-era/
6.https://www.imdb.com/list/ls4150283543/
7.https://www.the-numbers.com/movie/RajaSaab-The-(2026-India)
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