The Raja Saab: Prabhas' horror comedy sets December release date; to clash with Shahid Kapoor-Vishal Bhardwaj film

The Raja Saab, featuring Prabhas, is getting a new release date, having seen delays due to pending post-production work.

Updated on: Jun 3, 2025, 12:51:47 IST

By Abhimanyu Mathur

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Prabhas' first film since the success of Kalki 2898 AD - The Raja Saab - has seen its fair share of delays. After the film missed its April 2025 release, there was speculation that the makers are targeting a release timed for the 2025-26 festive season. On Tuesday, the producers put the speculations to rest with the announcement of the new release date for the film. (Also read: Prabhas' horror-comedy The Raja Saab will not be released in the summer for this reason)

The Raja Saab release date

According to the release, The Raja Saab is set to hit the big screen worldwide on December 5. Directed by Maruthi, known for Bhale Bhale Magadivoy, Mahanubhavudu, and "Manchi Rojulochaie, the film also stars Malavika Mohanan, Nidhhi Agerwal, and Ridhi Kumar in pivotal roles.

Teaser release date and expectations

Maruthi shared the news on his Twitter (now X) handle. The post featured a film poster with "Dec 5 in cinemas worldwide" written over it. "A day that promises a festival on the big screens just like we all dreamt of seeing our dearest darling #Prabhas. A lot more exciting days ahead… #TheRajaSaab," read the caption. The film's trailer will be out on June 16.

The clash with Shahid Kapoor's untitled film

The Raja Saab is the only Telugu-language film to have booked the December 5 date so far. Given Prabhas' star power, it is likely that other films will now steer clear of that weekend. The film is expected to open big in Hindi, too, and there, it will see competition from one film. Vishal Bhardwaj's yet-untitled Shahid Kapoor and Triptii Dimri-starrer is also set to release on December 5 and will now clash with The Raja Saab.

What to expect from The Raja Saab

The upcoming film, produced by People's Media Factory, is described as a “spellbinding romantic horror entertainer.” The film's music has been composed by Thaman S, and it has cinematography by Karthik Palan. The film will release in Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam languages.

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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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