The Raja Saab OTT Release Date: The Raja Saab (also titled The RajaSaab or Prabhas’s The Raja Saab) is a 2026 Indian Telugu-language fantasy horror comedy film written and directed by Maruthi and produced by People Media Factory and IVY Entertainment. The film stars Prabhas in the titular role as Raju / Raja Saab, alongside Sanjay Dutt as Pekamedala Kanakaraju (the grandfather), Nidhhi Agerwal as Bessy, Malavika Mohanan as Bhairavi, Riddhi Kumar as Anitha, Boman Irani in a supporting role, Zarina Wahab as Gangamma, and others including Prabhas Sreenu, VTV Ganesh, Satya, and cameo appearances.
The story blends fantasy, horror, comedy, romance, and family sentiment, following a young man on a quest to find his missing grandfather, leading him into a haunted mansion filled with supernatural forces, black magic, curses, and generational secrets. Prabhas portrays a relatable, mass-hero character balancing royal heritage, love interests, comedic mishaps, and eerie confrontations in a lighter tone compared to his high-stakes action films like Kalki 2898 AD.
Principal photography wrapped after multiple schedules, including heavy VFX for horror-fantasy elements, mansion sets, and foreign locations. The music is composed by S. Thaman, cinematography by Karthik Palani, with grand production values and a reported budget of ₹400-450 crore (including promotions and fees).
The Raja Saab was theatrically released worldwide on 9 January 2026, coinciding with Sankranti festival, in Telugu with dubbed versions in Hindi, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam. It received generally negative to mixed reviews, with criticism for weak execution, pacing issues, VFX shortcomings, outdated humor, predictable tropes, and overall incoherence despite some praise for Prabhas’ screen presence, comedy timing in patches, the climax, and sentimental family moments.
Commercially, it underperformed significantly relative to expectations and budget, grossing around ₹203-207 crore worldwide (India nett ≈ ₹144-145 crore, overseas ≈ ₹34 crore), resulting in substantial losses (estimated ₹160-170 crore or more) and marking one of Prabhas’ post-COVID disappointments.
The Raja Saab Movie OTT Release Date
| Movie Name | The Raja Saab |
|---|---|
| Genre | Fantasy, Horror, Comedy, Romance, Family |
| Satellite Rights | Star Maa (Telugu) / Star Network |
| Digital Rights | JioHotstar |
| OTT Release Date | 6 February 2026 |
| OTT Platform | JioHotstar |
| Release Date | 9 January 2026 |
The Raja Saab Story Line
The narrative centers on Gangamma, an elderly woman suffering from Alzheimer’s, who is cared for by her grandson Raju (Prabhas), living a relatively simple life. While she forgets most things, she vividly remembers her husband Kanakaraju (Sanjay Dutt), an exorcist who supposedly went into exile years ago and is believed to still be alive somewhere.
Driven by his grandmother’s persistent memories and a sense of duty, Raju embarks on a quest to locate his missing grandfather. His search takes him to Hyderabad, where he encounters multiple challenges and romantic entanglements. He falls in love with Bessy (Nidhhi Agerwal), a devout nun, while another woman, Bhairavi (Malavika Mohanan), the granddaughter of a thief, joins him on the journey, providing assistance and adding layers of comedy and tension.
As the group delves deeper, they arrive at an old mansion shrouded in mystery and unseen supernatural forces. Strange occurrences escalate—hauntings, possessions, and eerie visions—revealing that Kanakaraju is not what he seems. The plot twists into darker territory: Kanakaraju, long dead, exists as a malevolent spirit who mastered black magic and tantric hypnosis after being publicly humiliated during a ritual years ago. He seeks revenge and to reclaim his bloodline’s wealth and power by manipulating descendants through mind control and curses.
Raju becomes entangled in this web of horror and supernatural events, discovering his grandfather orchestrated his own “exile” and trapped elements of the family in a psychological and mystical grip. Accompanied by allies and facing obstacles from dark entities, Raju must confront these forces. In the climax, rather than a conventional physical battle, he uses self-hypnosis, psychic resistance (possibly guided by a character like Dr. Padmabhushan played by Boman Irani), and mental strength to outmaneuver and break the hypnotic curse, freeing the family and resolving the generational hauntings.
The story interweaves mass moments, romantic tracks, comedic relief (often broad and situational), sentimental family bonds, and horror tropes with mythological undertones, leading to an emotional closure amid the chaos.
The Raja Saab OTT Release Date
Movie Name: The Raja Saab
Release Date: 9 January 2026
OTT Release Date: 6 February 2026
Digital Rights: JioHotstar
Satellite Rights: Star Maa
OTT Platform: JioHotstar
The Raja Saab Movie Information
| Name | The Raja Saab |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Maruthi Dasari |
| Written by | Maruthi Dasari |
| Produced by | TG Vishwa Prasad Krithi Prasad |
| Starring | Prabhas Sanjay Dutt Nidhhi Agerwal Malavika Mohanan Riddhi Kumar Boman Irani Zarina Wahab |
| Cinematography | Karthik Palani |
| Edited by | (TBA) |
| Music by | S. Thaman |
| Production companies | People Media Factory IVY Entertainment |
| Distributed by | (Various regional distributors for pan-India release) |
| Release date | 9 January 2026 |
| Running time | 183 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu (with dubbed versions in Hindi, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam) |
The Raja Saab OTT Platform
The Raja Saab is available on JioHotstar. JioHotstar is the OTT platform for The Raja Saab movie.
The Raja Saab Digital Rights
The Raja Saab is available on JioHotstar. The digital rights to the movie are owned by JioHotstar (acquired for approximately ₹160 crore across all languages). The Raja Saab was released theatrically first and is expected to premiere on the OTT platform post-theatrical window.
The Raja Saab Satellite Rights
The Raja Saab satellite rights are owned by Star Maa (for Telugu) under the Star Network. The film will air on satellite television after its OTT run, following standard industry patterns.
These details reflect the latest available information as of late January 2026, with OTT premiere confirmed on 6 February 2026 via official announcements
The Raja Saab Cast & Crew
· Prabhas as Raju “Raja Saab”
· Sanjay Dutt as Pekamedala Kanakaraju (Raju’s grandfather)
· Nidhhi Agerwal as Bessy
· Malavika Mohanan as Bhairavi
· Riddhi Kumar as Anitha
· Boman Irani in a supporting role
· Zarina Wahab
· Prabhas Sreenu
· VTV Ganesh
· Satya
· Others including Varalaxmi Sarathkumar, Jisshu Sengupta, Brahmanandam in cameo/special appearances
The Raja Saab Movie Trailer
(Note: This is the official Hindi trailer link; Telugu versions are also available on YouTube channels like T-Series or Aditya Music.)
The Raja Saab OTT Platform
The Raja Saab is available on JioHotstar. JioHotstar is the OTT platform for The Raja Saab movie.
The Raja Saab Digital Rights
The Raja Saab is available on JioHotstar. The digital rights to the movie are owned by JioHotstar (acquired for approximately ₹160 crore across all languages). The Raja Saab was released theatrically first and premiered on the OTT platform post-theatrical window.
The Raja Saab Satellite Rights
The Raja Saab satellite rights are owned by Star Maa (for Telugu) under the Star Network. The film will air on satellite television after its OTT run, following standard industry patterns.
When will The Raja Saab release on OTT?
It premiered on 6 February 2026 on JioHotstar, following its theatrical release on 9 January 2026.
Is The Raja Saab available on any other platform?
No, JioHotstar holds the exclusive digital streaming rights for all languages. Satellite rights for Telugu are with Star Maa, and it will likely air there after the OTT window.
What is the budget and box office performance of The Raja Saab?
The film had a reported budget of ₹400-450 crore (including promotions). It grossed approximately ₹203-207 crore worldwide (India nett ≈ ₹144-145 crore, overseas ≈ ₹34 crore), underperforming significantly and incurring major losses amid mixed reviews and competition.