After a thunderous ₹54 crore opening, the horror-comedy struggles with poor word-of-mouth; Hindi market remains cold as Sunday collections become crucial for the ₹400-crore project.
January 11, 2026: The “Rebel Star” may have conquered the first day, but the second day has proven to be a reality check. Prabhas’ latest outing, The Raja Saab, witnessed a significant 48.22% drop at the domestic box office on Saturday, January 10, 2026.
According to early trade estimates from Sacnilk, the film collected ₹27.83 crore across all languages on Day 2, bringing its total two-day domestic net to ₹90.73 crore. While the film is on track to cross the ₹100-crore mark in India today (Sunday), the steep Saturday decline has raised concerns among trade analysts regarding its long-term stability.
Language-Wise Breakup: Day 2 (Net India)
The Telugu version remains the primary driver, while the dubbed versions are struggling to gain traction in the face of heavy competition from Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar.
| Language | Day 2 Collection (Net) | Two-Day Total |
| Telugu | ₹22.38 Crore | ₹78.68 Crore |
| Hindi | ₹5.20 Crore | ₹11.20 Crore |
| Tamil | ₹0.15 Crore | ₹0.55 Crore |
| Others (Mal/Kan) | ₹0.10 Crore | ₹0.30 Crore |
| Total Net | ₹27.83 Crore | ₹90.73 Crore |
The “Maruthi Patch”: 9 Minutes of New Scenes Added
In an unprecedented move to counter the “weak script” and “lazy editing” complaints, director Maruthi and People Media Factory have officially added 8 to 9 minutes of new footage to the theatrical cut starting today, January 11.
- The New Content: Reports suggest the additional scenes focus on Prabhas’ character development and extra comedy sequences with the supporting cast.
- The Goal: The makers hope these additions will address the “missing trailer scenes” controversy and encourage fans to give the film a second chance during the Sunday holiday rush.
Occupancy Watch: Sunday Morning Trends
As of Sunday morning, January 11, the film is seeing a slight uptick in advance bookings for evening shows in Telugu states (AP/TG), though Hindi occupancy remains stagnant at around 12-14%. The film’s Global Gross has reportedly crossed ₹138.4 crore, making Prabhas the only Indian actor with six career openers exceeding ₹100 crore worldwide.
What’s Next? The “Circus” Awaits
The end credits of The Raja Saab have officially confirmed a sequel titled The Raja Saab: Circus 1935. However, given the current polarized reception, fans are calling for a “creative overhaul” for the next chapter. On X (formerly Twitter), the hashtag #TakeABreakPrabhas trended briefly as some fans urged the actor to prioritize quality scripts and physical health over rapid-fire releases.