The Raja Saab
| The Raja Saab | |
|---|---|
 Teaser poster | |
| Directed by | Maruthi |
| Written by | Maruthi |
| Produced by | T. G. Vishwa Prasad |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Karthik Palani |
| Edited by | Kotagiri Venkateswara Rao |
| Music by | Thaman S |
Production company | People Media Factory |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
| Budget | ₹400 crore[1][2] |
The Raja Saab (transl. The Raja Sir) is an upcoming Indian Telugu-language romantic comedy horror film written and directed by Maruthi.[3] It is produced by People Media Factory. The film stars Prabhas in the titular role, alongside Nidhhi Agerwal, and Malavika Mohanan in lead roles.
The film was officially announced in January 2024, in addition to the official title, The Raja Saab. Principal photography commenced in September 2022.[4] The film has music is composed by Thaman S, cinematography handled by Karthik Palani and editing by Kotagiri Venkateswara Rao.[5]
The Raja Saab is scheduled to be released in theatres on 10 April 2025.[6]
Premise
[edit]The plot revolves around a young man, who sets his eyes on his ancestral property to ease him out of a cash crunch.[7]
Cast
[edit]Production
[edit]Development
[edit]In 2022, director Maruthi narrated a horror comedy script to Prabhas to which he agreed. While Prabhas was already shooting Salaar and Kalki 2898 AD, he decided to shoot for the film simultaneously and Maruthi began pre-production work.[14] The film marks the maiden collaboration between Prabhas and Maruthi, and Maruthi called it a “golden opportunity” to direct a star like Prabhas.[15]
The film was tentatively titled Raja Deluxe, to be produced by DVV Entertainment, however, production was later transferred to People Media Factory.[16] It is reported that that the film takes place at the backdrop of an old cinema theatre.[17] Prabhas reportedly plays dual role in the film, as the owner of an theatre and another as a ghost, playing both grandson and grandfather.[18]
Several actresses like Raashii Khanna and Sreeleela were considered for the film,[19] before signing Malavika Mohanan, Nidhhi Agerwal and Riddhi Kumar as the three lead actresses.[17] Several titles like Royal and Ambassador were considered,[20] however, the titleThe Raja Saab was announced in January 2024 on the occasion of Sankranti.[8]
Filming
[edit]Principal photography of the film began in September 2022.[21] A special set was erected at the Aluminium Factory, Gachibowli in Hyderabad for the film.[19]
By February 2024, the film has completed between 40% and 45% of its principal photography. Speaking about the film, producer TG Vishwa Prasad stated that, “The Raja Saab will be a huge visual wonder, with a very huge portion involving VFX.”[22]
Release
[edit]Theatrical
[edit]The film is scheduled for a worldwide theatrical release on 10 April 2025, in Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam and Kannada languages.[23]
References
[edit]- ^ "5 films, 1 Prabhas: How Rs 2100 crore is riding on actor's shoulders at box office". India Today. 17 September 2024. Archived from the original on 3 October 2024. Retrieved 7 October 2024.
- ^ "Raja Saab the next ₹1000 crore film, Bollywood Reports". Sakshi Post. 3 October 2024.
- ^ "The Raja Saab first look: A peppy Prabhas promises a spellbinding, king-sized romantic horror". The Indian Express. 15 January 2024. Archived from the original on 15 January 2024. Retrieved 15 January 2024.
Touted as a spellbinding, king-sized romantic horror
- ^ "Prabhas and Maruthi film titled The Raja Saab; set to be romantic horror entertainer". PINKVILLA. 15 January 2024. Archived from the original on 18 January 2024. Retrieved 21 January 2024.
- ^ "Prabhas Makes a MASSIVE Change to His Name? The Raja Saab First Look Spills The Beans". News18. 15 January 2024. Archived from the original on 18 January 2024. Retrieved 21 January 2024.
- ^ Nyayapati, Neeshita (29 July 2024). "The Raja Saab 'fan India' glimpse: Prabhas sports new look; film to release in April. Watch". Hindustan Times. Archived from the original on 18 September 2024. Retrieved 29 July 2024.
- ^ Features, C. E. (6 September 2022). "Boman Irani on board Prabhas' next". Cinema Express. Retrieved 19 October 2024.
- ^ a b "The Raja Saab: Prabhas announces new romantic-horror film; check out first look poster". Hindustan Times. 15 January 2024. Archived from the original on 20 January 2024. Retrieved 21 January 2024.
- ^ "Nidhhi Agerwal joins Prabhas for the shoot of 'The Raja Saab' in Hyderabad". 16 April 2024 – via The Economic Times - The Times of India.
- ^ "Malavika Mohanan on making Tollywood debut with 'The Raja Saab': Want to make a strong start". 8 August 2024 – via The Economic Times - The Times of India.
- ^ a b c "Nidhhi Agerwal joins cast of Prabhas-starrer 'The Raja Saab'". Deccan Herald.
- ^ "THIS iconic comic actor is likely to join Prabhas in 'The Raja Saab'". 4 February 2024 – via The Economic Times - The Times of India.
- ^ "Yogi Babu to make his Telugu debht alongside Prabhas in a horror comedy". 24 December 2023 – via The Economic Times - The Times of India.
- ^ "Prabhas | Maruthi : ప్రభాస్-మారుతి సినిమా ప్రారంభానికి ముహూర్తం ఫిక్స్." News18 తెలుగు (in Telugu). 17 March 2022. Retrieved 19 October 2024.
- ^ "Maruthi opens up on his next with Prabhas, calls it a golden opportunity, deets inside". OTTPlay. Retrieved 19 October 2024.
- ^ Features, C. E. (24 August 2022). "Producer changed for Prabhas' Raja Deluxe". Cinema Express. Retrieved 19 October 2024.
- ^ a b "Prabhas: ప్రభాస్-మారుతీ మూవీ ఆ ముగ్గురు హీరోయిన్స్ ఫిక్స్". EENADU (in Telugu). Retrieved 19 October 2024.
- ^ Darshan, Navein (17 January 2023). "EXCLUSIVE: Prabhas- Maruthi's Raja Deluxe is a complete entertainer". Cinema Express. Retrieved 19 October 2024.
- ^ a b Features, C. E. (4 April 2022). "Prabhas' Raju Deluxe to begin in May". Cinema Express. Retrieved 19 October 2024.
- ^ Velugu, V6 (26 October 2023). "చిరంజీవితో డైరెక్టర్ మారుతి సినిమా.. ఎప్పుడంటే?". V6 Velugu (in Telugu). Retrieved 19 October 2024.
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- ^ "Prabhas starrer Raja Saab will be a huge visual wonder with heavy VFX; producer reveals exciting details". PINKVILLA. 7 February 2024. Archived from the original on 16 February 2024. Retrieved 16 February 2024.
- ^ "Maruthi says he will talk about Prabhas' The Raja Saab but 'focus is currently on' Kalki 2898 AD". Hindustan Times. 29 January 2024. Archived from the original on 19 February 2024. Retrieved 19 February 2024.