Prabhas film faces piracy setback soon after Sankranthi release
January 11, 2026: Maruthi’s much-awaited horror comedy The Raja Saab starring Prabhas released in theatres on Friday ahead of the Sankranthi festival. Fans turned up in large numbers to celebrate the festive opening. However the excitement was short lived as the film was reportedly leaked online within 24 hours of its release prompting swift action from cybercrime authorities in Hyderabad.
Officials launched an immediate crackdown on piracy networks and began tracing the sources behind the illegal circulation. Several links hosting the pirated version were taken down while investigations continue to identify those responsible. The leak has once again raised serious concerns within the film industry over repeated piracy threats during major releases.
Amid the ongoing action in India a new controversy linked to the film has emerged overseas adding to the troubles for the makers. The development has sparked outrage among fans and industry insiders who have called for stricter global measures to curb piracy and protect creative content.