SA329 & 387 (134.4 ov)
AUS429
BAN272 & 138/9 (47.4 ov)
WI245
AS-W54/0 (6.4/20 ov)
MS-W
UAE
NED
PAK
SL
Chennaiyin
Kerala
Chelsea
Man Utd
Levante
Atlético
Al Taawoun
Al Ettifaq
Bologna
Monza
Mohun Bagan
Punjab FC
LILL1
RCL0
VIL0
ESP1
ELV4
M051
HAC1
PSG5
ND
AUCK
WELL
CANT
ENG120/1 (5.4/6 ov)
IND
TAS427
NSW102/5 (30 ov)
NZ-A
IND-A273/7 (82.2 ov)
QLD
VIC158/4 (52 ov)
DHA
BAR
MYMS
KHU
RAN
RAJ
NZ
NAM
IRE
AFG
ZIM
PS-W
MR-W
ST-W
BH-W
SS-W
HH-W
SCOT144/4
Leverkusen
Stuttgart
Gladbach
Paderborn
NICE5
REN2
SHA6
AHL1
The Raja Saab is struggling to find footing in the Hindi belt. Prabhas’ horror-comedy collected a disappointing ₹40 lakh on its second Friday, marking a new low for the pan-India star’s Hindi market performance and raising concerns about its theatrical viability.
The Raja Saab Hindi Box Office Report
| Metric | Details |
|---|---|
| 2nd Friday Collection | ₹40 Lakh |
| Total Hindi Net (Day 8) | ₹8.5 Crore (approx.) |
| Week 1 Collection | ₹8.1 Crore |
| Drop from Week 1 | Massive decline |
| Language | Hindi (Dubbed) |
| Lead Actor | Prabhas |
| Genre | Horror-Comedy |
Why The Massive Drop?
The second Friday collapse signals rejection from Hindi audiences who expect larger-than-life action from Prabhas, not genre experiments. According to Box Office India, occupancy rates in major Hindi circuits like Mumbai, Delhi, and Bangalore dropped below 10% during prime shows.
The horror-comedy genre itself remains a tough sell in North India unless backed by strong content. Unlike Prabhas’ previous blockbusters like Baahubali and Salaar, The Raja Saab lacks the mass appeal that transcends regional boundaries.
Telugu vs Hindi Divide
While the film performed decently in its native Telugu markets during week one, the Hindi dubbed version never gained traction. The disconnect suggests Prabhas’ pan-India pull has limitations when content doesn’t align with audience expectations across markets.
Trade analysts predict the film will struggle to cross ₹12 crore lifetime in Hindi territories—a concerning figure for a Prabhas starrer that typically commands premium placement in multiplexes nationwide.
What Went Wrong?
Genre Mismatch: Hindi audiences associate Prabhas with epic action, not horror-comedy
Marketing Gap: Limited promotional push in North Indian markets
Competition: Faced stiff rivalry from established Bollywood and Hollywood releases
Word-of-Mouth: Mixed reviews failed to generate organic buzz
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Impact on Future Projects
This underperformance might make distributors cautious about bidding aggressively for Prabhas’ experimental films in Hindi territories. However, his upcoming projects—particularly action franchises—remain hot properties given his proven track record in that genre.
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FAQs
What did The Raja Saab collect on 2nd Friday in Hindi?
The film earned just ₹40 lakh on its second Friday in Hindi circuits, indicating a major rejection from North Indian audiences.
Why is The Raja Saab failing in Hindi markets?
The horror-comedy genre doesn’t align with Prabhas’ mass action image in Hindi belts, coupled with weak marketing and mixed reviews.
