Prabhas' highly anticipated horror-comedy, 'The Raja Saab', released on January 9, 2026, has encountered significant commercial challenges at the box office. As of its eighth day, January 17, 2026, the film recorded an estimated collection of approximately ₹3.50 crore, bringing its total India net collection to around ₹133.75 crore. The movie, reportedly produced with a substantial budget of ₹400-450 crore, is facing a massive deficit of over 66%, indicating a severe underperformance against its production cost. While the film garnered a strong opening, particularly during the Sankranti festival, its momentum dwindled rapidly in the subsequent days, with daily collections experiencing a sharp decline. Competing with other major releases like Chiranjeevi's 'Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu', 'The Raja Saab' struggled to maintain audience footfall and sustain its initial hype. The sentiment across various credible news outlets like Hindustan Times, Mint, and Asianet Newsable suggests the film is a commercial disappointment and is unlikely to recover its budget, making it one of Prabhas' significant failures, despite Koimoi's headline suggesting it 'avoids being Prabhas' biggest flop'. The movie's critical reception has been mixed, contributing to its struggle to attract a consistent audience. The steep drop in collections and the substantial deficit highlight the film's inability to translate its initial buzz into sustained box office success.