Overview
- The Raja Saab opened on 9 January across Telugu, Tamil, Hindi, Kannada and Malayalam markets.
- Videos from opening-day shows captured fans carrying stuffed crocodile props that echo a trailer moment.
- Outlets clarified the reptiles seen in theatres were dummies, not live animals.
- Box-office tracker Sacnilk estimated approximately ₹8.26 crore in India on the first day across all languages.
- Mid-day reported preview-show disruptions in Hyderabad after a government order delay, with fans pushing into venues.