Prabhas' highly anticipated film, 'The Raja Saab', released on January 9, 2026, during the crucial Sankranti festival window, has faced a challenging run at the global box office, with its performance falling significantly short of expectations. By its ninth day in theaters, the movie had accumulated a worldwide gross collection of approximately ₹194.61 crore. This figure means the film failed to cross the ₹200 crore global milestone, which many had anticipated it would achieve during its opening weekend. The international market has been particularly tough for 'The Raja Saab'. The film garnered an estimated overseas gross of just ₹33.25 crore in its first nine days, with reports indicating that the ₹50 crore overseas mark is now considered out of reach. In North America, the situation is dire, with the film heading towards significant losses. Despite an estimated break-even point of USD 10 million, 'The Raja Saab' had collected only around USD 2.339 million by Saturday, January 17, 2026, reflecting a major financial setback for distributors. Compounding its struggles, Chiranjeevi's 'Mana Shankara Varaprasad Garu' reportedly surpassed 'The Raja Saab's North American collections by January 18, 2026. Domestically, the film's India net collection stood at ₹136.75 crore by the ninth day, with a gross of ₹161.36 crore. Trade analysts have widely labeled 'The Raja Saab' as a significant box office disappointment for Prabhas, noting that it is reportedly mounted on a substantial budget of ₹400-450 crore. The film, a Telugu fantasy horror-comedy, opened to generally negative reviews, with criticism aimed at its screenplay and lengthy runtime. This underperformance highlights a struggle to drive footfalls globally, despite Prabhas' considerable star power and the festive release period.