JioHotstar faces crashes ahead of Prabhas' The RajaSaab OTT release, streamer upgrades servers to handle surge

Prabhas-starrer The Raja Saab has released on JioHotstar after a disastrous theatrical run, where it earned only ₹200 crore.

Updated on: Feb 6, 2026, 11:36:47 IST

By Abhimanyu Mathur

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Prabhas’ horror comedy, The RajaSaab released last month, but failed to impress the audiences. The mega-budget film opened to poor reviews and fizzled out after a strong opening. The film is now set for its streaming release, coming on JioHotstar from today (February 6), just four weeks after its theatrical release. And despite the lukewarm theatrical run, it seems the buzz for the film’s OTT release is high, courtesy of Prabhas' fans.

The Raja Saab OTT release: Prabhas in a still from the film.

JioHotstar upgrades server to handle The RajaSaab surge

On Thursday, the eve of the film’s OTT release, JioHotstar admitted they were witnessing a ‘historic high’ in Remind Me notifications as the film was gearing up for release on the platform. As many viewers reported the platform crashing, the streamer promised that their servers have been upgraded.

JioHotstar Telugu shared a note on Instagram on Thursday titled “Platform preparedness for upcoming release The RajaSaab”.

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The note read, “Today we are witnessing an unprecedented surge in JioHotstar platform traffic, and the momentum is only compounding with a historic high in ‘Remind Me’ button clicks. With great anticipation comes an even greater responsibility. We’ve upgraded our servers to handle the load and ensure a seamless cinematic experience. The RajaSaab way!” The note accompanied the caption: “Thanks to all the fans for the love and support.”

All about The RajaSaab

The RajaSaab, directed by Maruthi, also starred Sanjay Dutt, Nidhhi Agerwal, Malavika Mohanan, Riddhi Kumar, and Zarina Wahab. While the film marked Prabhas’ return to family entertainers after a spate of mass actioners, it wasn’t well-received. After an opening day haul of ₹100 crore, the film tanked, managing only ₹201 crore eventually. Made on a ₹400-crore budget, the film turned out to be a box-office bomb.

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Abhimanyu Mathur
Abhimanyu Mathur is Deputy Editor, Entertainment at Hindustan Times. With almost 15 years of experience in writing about everything from films and TV shows to cricket matches and elections, he inhales and exhales pop culture and news. Currently, he watches movies and TV shows and talks to celebrities for a living, while occasionally writing about them as well. A journalism graduate of Delhi College of Arts and Commerce, Delhi University, Abhimanyu began his career with Hindustan Times at the age of 20, swapping classrooms for newsrooms at an early age. He began his journey in the early days of digital journalism, later switching to the madness of print journalism. Work has led him to far off places like Japan and Jordan, as well as to the interiors of Haryana and the Indo-Pak border. He dabbled in city reporting in places like Meerut, Gurgaon, and Delhi, covered the Olympics and Cricket World Cups, before finding his calling in entertainment and lifestyle during the pandemic. A Rotten Tomatoes Certified Film Critic, he is equally at home covering stories on ground as he is interviewing celebrities and studios, and sometimes prefers to shepherd teams in delivering traffic through the day. Even as his role has evolved from reporter to supervisor over the years, his first love remains writing (and of late, talking on camera). With a good understanding of cinema and its trends, and a keen eye for detail, he continues to spark conversations around showbiz for readers around the world.Read More

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