Fans of pan-India star Prabhas may have to wait a little longer for the release of his much-anticipated supernatural comedy The Raja Saab. Originally scheduled for release on December 5, 2025, the film is now reportedly being pushed to January 9, 2026, to coincide with the Sankranthi festival. The decision, according to the makers, is driven by strategic business considerations and the ongoing post-production work that remains incomplete.
Producer TG Vishwa Prasad, in a recent interview with Great Andhra, revealed that after extensive discussions with distributors and other stakeholders, the team is leaning towards a Sankranthi 2026 release. The festive window is often considered a golden period for major South Indian film releases, especially in Telugu states, where the festival season tends to boost footfalls and box office returns. Prasad emphasized that while Bollywood buyers are still in favor of the original December 2025 date, the delay is necessary due to pending patchwork and song sequences, which are yet to be filmed.
Adding to the buzz, a recent birthday poster for lead actress Malavika Mohanan—who makes her Telugu debut with The Raja Saab—was released without any date mentioned. This has further fueled speculation that the film is indeed skipping a 2025 release. Malavika, alongside Nidhhi Agerwal and Ridhi Kumar, plays a significant role in this supernatural comedy, which is expected to present a fresh avatar of Prabhas, blending humor, fantasy, and mass appeal.
Interestingly, the producer also hinted at plans for a sequel, suggesting that The Raja Saab is being envisioned as a long-term franchise. The shift in release date also brings it into direct competition with Tamil superstar Vijay’s final acting venture Jana Nayagan, which is scheduled to release on the same day—January 9, 2026. Directed by H. Vinoth, Vijay’s film features Pooja Hegde as the female lead and boasts a stellar ensemble including Bobby Deol, Prakash Raj, Priyamani, Narain, and Gautham Vasudev Menon.
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