Particle.news
Download on the App Store

Prabhas’ The Raja Saab Set for Jan. 9 Release as Director Teases Boman Irani’s Tonal Shift

With promotions ramping up, Malavika Mohanan says missing Salaar led to a debut opposite Prabhas that felt like destiny.

Overview

  • The fantasy horror-comedy is scheduled to hit theaters for Sankranti, centering on a man who tries to sell his ancestral home and confronts a haunting.
  • Director Maruthi says Boman Irani plays a psychiatrist whose entry pivots the film’s tone, noting the actor speaks Telugu and Hindi and appears for roughly 15–16 minutes.
  • Malavika Mohanan recounts early talks for Salaar that did not materialise and describes her Raja Saab role, Bhairavi, as a vibrant mix of comedy, action and songs.
  • The ensemble includes Nidhhi Agerwal, Riddhi Kumar, Sanjay Dutt, Zarina Wahab and Samuthirakani, with production by People Media Factory and IVY Entertainment.
  • Overseas pre-sales are reportedly tracking slower than Prabhas’ recent outings, and a separate single report claims he accepted a reduced fee for this film.