New Delhi: Pan-India star Prabhas has made a strategic pay cut for his upcoming horror-comedy The Raja Saab, directed by Maruthi. Reportedly, the actor, who is widely recognised for his work in Baahubali and Salaar, has agreed to a reduced remuneration of Rs 100 crore, down from his usual Rs 150 crore.
Undoubtedly, this is a direct response to the lukewarm reception of Adipurush, a film that had failed to meet commercial expectations despite the massive buzz surrounding it. Produced by People Media Factory, Adipurush was criticised heavily and struggled to recover its budget. In contrast, Sarare: Art 1 – Casfire was declared a box office success, grossing over Rs 600 crore globally. More recently, Kalki 2898 ad was said to have garnered a staggering Rs 1,200 crore worldwide, reaffirming Prabhas’ star power.
The Raja Saab release date
The Raja Saab is now scheduled for release on December 5, 2025, and will see Prabhas stepping into a genre he hasn’t explored often. It blends horror, comedy, and romance into a single feature film. Starring alongside him are Malavika Mohanan, Nidhhi Agerwal, and Ridhi Kumar in leading roles.
The film is being produced by TG Vishwa Prasad under the banner of People Media Factory. Cinematography is being handled by Karthik Palani, with music composed by the ever-reliable Thaman S. Direction has been entrusted to Maruthi, known for delivering crowd-pleasers such as Bhale Bhale Magadivoy, Mahanubhavudu, and Manchi Rojulochaie.
Originally slated for an April 2025 release, the film had faced a delay that sparked widespread speculation. It was rumoured that the makers were eyeing a more festive window for its premiere. These rumours were put to rest on 3 June, when the team announced the revised release date, confirming a Pan-India theatrical rollout across Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam languages.
To further build anticipation, a teaser has been scheduled for release on June 16. This promotional reveal is expected to set the tone for what’s being positioned as Prabhas’ next mass entertainer post-Kalki 2898 Ad.
