- By Swati Singh
- Thu, 08 Jan 2026 11:00 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
The Raja Saab is all set to hit the theatres. The film stars Prabhas, Sanjay Dutt, Nidhhi Agerwal, Riddhi Kumar, Boman Irani and others in pivotal roles. For those unaware, the film has been creating a strong buzz on social media ever since its trailer was released. The plot revolves around a young man, who sets his eyes on his ancestral property to ease him out of a cash crunch. With discussions and reactions gaining momentum online, here’s a look at what the film’s first review has to say about The Raja Saab amid the growing anticipation.
Film critic Ravi Chaudhary wrote X, "Just Watched #TheRajaSaab review, 4.5/rating. Direction- Director Maruthi delivers a clean, engaging narrative. He balances mass moments with spooky fun, keeping the film entertaining throughout. BGM & Music- Background score is impactful and elevates key scenes, especially the horror-action blocks. Songs are average, but the BGM does the heavy lifting."
"Actors’ Performances- #Prabhas shines with swag and screen presence in dual shades. #SanjayDutt is a complete surprise package his face-off with Prabhas is clap-worthy. First Half- Gripping, fun, and well-paced with strong setup and entertainment value. Second Half-Goes full mass mode. A few dull moments, but the momentum holds. Climax-The last 30 minutes are the USP power-packed, emotional, and crowd-pleasing. Rating: 4.5/5 A proper paisa vasool mass entertainer made for theatres," Chaudhary further added.
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Earlier, while praing Dutt, Prabhas had said, "Sanjay sir... just your screen presence is more than enough. When they put a close-up on you, you completely consume the screen...When I watched his scenes during dubbing, I started forgetting my own scenes."
About The Raja Saab: The RajaSaab is an upcoming Telugu-language fantasy horror comedy written and directed by Maruthi and produced by People Media Factory and IVY Entertainment. The film features Prabhas in the lead, along with Sanjay Dutt, Boman Irani, Nidhhi Agerwal, Malavika Mohanan in her Telugu debut, Riddhi Kumar and Zarina Wahab, and follows the story of a man who enters a mysterious mansion while searching for his missing grandfather, only to encounter a sinister presence.