The makers of The Raja Saab released the film’s trailer today at 6 PM, unveiling a 3 minute 34 second glimpse of the upcoming horror-comedy starring Telugu powerhouse Prabhas. Early reactions suggest the trailer deftly weaves elements of fear, humour, and spectacle—a tonal cocktail that aims to broaden Prabhas’s appeal beyond his traditional action repertoire.
The trailer opens in a heavily atmospheric setting: an ancestral mansion shrouded by mist, walls echoing with cryptic whispers and drenched in Gothic aesthetics. As the narrative unfolds, supernatural disturbances disrupt a family gathering, and Prabhas’ character steps into the chaos in a genre-subversive avatar. Supporting cast glimpses include Sanjay Dutt, whose stern presence hints at hidden antagonism, along with Zarina Wahab in a plea-laden sequence.
With direction by Maruthi and production by People Media Factory (in partnership with Ivy Entertainment), The Raja Saab marks a deliberate genre pivot for Prabhas. His earlier films leaned heavily into grand action fantasy; here, he embraces a tonal hybrid that incorporates horror, comedy, fantasy, and romance. The teaser, first unveiled in June 2025 at Prasads Multiplex, had already created a buzz with vintage stylization and nods to supernatural thrillers.
Interestingly, the promotional path to today’s trailer faced turbulence: portions of the teaser were reportedly leaked online days before the official release, prompting the producers to issue stern warnings and threaten swift action against violators. That said, the official trailer launch appears to have absorbed that blow, as sentiments now focus squarely on the content itself.
Among the elements drawing praise are Prabhas’s expressive visage in a lighter, more mischievous mode; the theatrical flair in production design and visual palette; and the intriguing tension between supernatural lore and comedic interplay. Music by Thaman further intensifies the tonal swings—haunting motifs give way to percussive bursts in climactic beats.
On the business front, The Raja Saab’s release schedule has evolved. The film was initially slated for December 5, 2025, but recent announcements suggest a shift to January 9, 2026, coinciding with the Sankranti festival. It will be launched as a pan-India multilingual film—with dubbed versions in Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam, and Kannada. Meanwhile, Netflix has secured digital streaming rights for the Hindi version, setting the stage for a post-theatrical release window.
As the trailer rounds off, it leaves viewers with more questions than answers—a bold move that shifts focus to the film’s narrative ambitions rather than just its star power. With a high-stakes promotional rollout underway and expectations mounting, The Raja Saab aims to be more than a genre experiment: it is positioning itself as a fresh template in Indian mainstream cinema.
