The Raja Saab Movie Review and Release Date

Official Title: The Raja Saab

Genre: Romantic Horror Comedy

Language: Telugu (Pan-India release in Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada)

Release Date: January 9, 2026 (Clashing with Sankranti/Pongal festivities)

Director: Maruthi Dasari

Music Director: Thaman S

Production: People Media Factory, IVY Entertainment

Cast and Actors' Real Names

Actor's Real Name Role/Character Name (Confirmed/Reported)

Prabhas (Uppalapati Venkata Suryanarayana Prabhas Raju): Lead Role (Reportedly dual roles, including a character connected to the "Raja Deluxe" theatre, possibly an owner and a ghost/supernatural figure)

Sanjay Dutt: Main Antagonist (Described as an exorcist, psychiatrist, and hypnotist)

Malavika Mohanan: Female Lead

Nidhhi Agerwal: Female Lead

Riddhi Kumar: Female Lead

Boman Irani: Key Role (Appears as a psychologist/hypnotist in the trailer)

Zarina Wahab: Key Role (Seen praying in the trailer)

Other Supporting Cast: Samuthirakani, Prabhas Sreenu, VTV Ganesh, Satya Akkala, Saptagiri, Supreet

The Raja Saab Movie Story

Story Outline (Based on Reports and the Teaser/Trailer) Plot: The movie is a romantic horror-comedy that is centered on a large ancestral property, an old cinema (previously referred to as "Raja Deluxe" but now referred to as "The Raja Saab"). This cinema is shrouded in mystery and is allegedly haunted by a sinister spirit or dark secret. Mission of the Protagonist: The Raja Saab, played by Prabhas, is the heir to this magnificent theater and mansion. He decides to claim or use the property for personal or financial reasons. It appears that his initial goal was to accomplish something significant and memorable. The Conflict: The protagonist encounters the supernatural, realizing the property is haunted.  His mission turns into a battle against the malevolent forces present.

 Antagonist: The main antagonist, played by Sanjay Dutt, is an extremely powerful figure. a combination of an exorcist, hypnotist, and psychiatrist who manipulates minds.  The trailer sets up a "Star Wars" or a fight between two powerful entities (or "devils").

 Dual Roles: It has been reported that Prabhas may be playing two roles at the same time. possibly as the original "Raja Saab" or as a ghost associated with the house or as a grandson who inherits the property. Tone: The trailer suggests a mix of spine-chilling horror moments, jump scares, romance with the three female leads, and a light-hearted comical touch, aiming for a "full meals" entertainer experience.

English Review

You can highlight that this is a pan-India film led by a huge star, Prabhas, and marks his return to the horror-comedy genre (a successful genre in Indian cinema, like Bhool Bhulaiyaa).

Mention the enormous scale of the production, as well as reports that India's largest horror set is being constructed. The clash with other major films on the release date (e.g., Thalapathy Vijay's Jana Nayagan) will be a significant box office talking point.

You can talk about the horror-comedy films like Prema Katha Chitram that the director Maruthi has made in the past. The main conflict between Prabhas and Sanjay Dutt, the trailer's music by Thaman S, and the trailer's visual appeal are strong points for a review.