Overview
- Trade trackers report an opening day of about ₹45 crore India net plus ₹9.15 crore from paid previews, with worldwide day‑1 totals topping ₹100 crore.
- By the end of the opening weekend, estimates peg India net near ₹109 crore and global gross around ₹158 crore, after sharp drops on Saturday and a further fall on Sunday.
- Collections were led by the Telugu market, which posted the highest occupancies, while Hindi and other dubbed versions trailed significantly.
- Following criticism, the makers said they added an 8–9 minute sequence to later shows and end credits indicate a sequel titled The Raja Saab: Circus 1935.
- With reported costs around ₹400–450 crore, the film’s recovery now hinges on Sankranti holiday holds, overseas business and subsequent OTT rights.