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Prabhas' The Raja Saab: Is this what director Maruthi has planned for the climax?

One of the major highlights of Raja Saab is its massive shooting schedule. The film was shot for around 280 working days, which is very rare in today’s cinema.

January 06, 2026 / 01:01 IST
The Raja Saab is one of the highly anticipated film of the year
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  • Prabhas stars in Maruthi's unique horror-action film "Raja Saab".
  • The film was shot over 280 days, with 140 days dedicated to action scenes
  • Climax took 70+ days to film its 40-minute runtime, raising audience expectations.

Raja Saab is one of the most ambitious films in Indian cinema, with Prabhas playing the lead role. The movie is directed by Maruthi and promises a fresh mix of horror, fantasy, action and entertainment. The film created strong buzz because of its scale and unique genre. The makers have taken extra time to ensure that the story, visuals and emotions connect well with the audience.

This film is not a routine commercial project. It is designed as a grand cinematic experience with heavy action and strong technical work. The director spent more than a year carefully developing the script by showing how much attention went into planning the movie. The team wanted every scene to look rich and powerful on screen, which is why the production took nearly three years to complete.

One of the major highlights of Raja Saab is its massive shooting schedule. The film was shot for around 280 working days, which is very rare in today’s cinema. Out of these, nearly 140 days were dedicated only to action scenes. This clearly shows that action plays a key role in the film’s story and visual impact.

The climax is said to be the biggest attraction. It alone runs for almost 40 minutes on screen, and more than 70 days were spent shooting this final portion. Such effort has increased expectations among fans and trade circles. Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt appears in an important role.

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The movie also stars Malavika Mohanan and Nidhhi Agerwal as the female leads. Their roles are expected to add glamour and emotional depth to the story. The film is produced by People Media Factory and is made on a huge budget of nearly Rs 500 crores.

Music is composed by Thaman whose background score is expected to elevate the action and horror elements. With such a big team, massive budget and long effort, Raja Saab is carrying very high expectations and is seen as a key film in Prabhas’ career.

Bhawana Tanmayi is a Hyderabad-based freelance entertainment journalist. Views expressed are personal.
first published: Jan 6, 2026 01:00 am

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