Prabhas' much-anticipated horror-comedy, 'The Raja Saab', made a strong debut at the box office, with initial estimates indicating a robust performance on its opening day, January 9, 2026. The film's Day 1 India net collection (for Friday) stood at approximately ₹45 crore across all languages. When accounting for paid previews held on Thursday, the total India net opening collection surged to around ₹54.15 crore. Furthermore, 'The Raja Saab' achieved a significant milestone by crossing the ₹100 crore mark in its worldwide gross collection on the first day. However, the headline of the article provided, stating the film made 'Rs 45' on Friday, is highly inaccurate due to a critical omission of the word 'crore'. This substantial typo dramatically misrepresents the film's actual earnings, making the stated figure appear astronomically low. While the number '45' is part of the correct collection, its presentation without the unit makes the claim misleading. Despite opening to mixed reviews from critics, Prabhas's immense star power and fan following were evident, drawing large crowds to cinemas and ensuring a significant start for the film. The movie, a Telugu-language horror-comedy, was released in multiple languages, aiming for a pan-India and global audience. This box office performance, while lower than some of Prabhas's previous action blockbusters, is still considered a good opening for the genre. The film is seen as a key player in the Indian cinema landscape for early 2026, coinciding with the Sankranti festival.