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What is the story about?
With only three days left for the release of The Raja Saab, excitement around Prabhas' upcoming film is sky-high. While fans are eager for updates, the biggest talking point right now is the status of paid premiere shows scheduled for January 8, especially in Telangana.
In Telangana, permissions for special shows are usually given at the last moment, which often creates confusion among theatre owners and audiences. This time too, uncertainty remains.
A letter sent to Cinematography Minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy has surfaced online, requesting permission for higher ticket prices for the premiere shows.
As per the proposal, tickets in multiplexes are priced at ₹ 1,000, while single-screen theatres will charge ₹ 800. The demand for increased rates has triggered discussions within the film industry, with everyone waiting for the government's final decision, reported India Today.
The situation in Andhra Pradesh appears calmer. Recent big-ticket releases have received approvals without major delays, and trade sources believe The Raja Saabis unlikely to face problems there.
However, in the Nizam region, benefit shows remain uncertain due to earlier court cases and legal restrictions that affected similar films in the past.
Internationally, the film is already showing strong performance. In North America, advance bookings for premiere shows have crossed $350,000 (around ₹ 2.9 crore). Over 1,045 shows are listed, and more than 10,500 tickets have been sold so far. This positive response overseas is expected to help build momentum once advance bookings open in India.
Directed by Maruthi, The Raja Saab is a romantic horror-comedy with fantasy elements, marking Prabhas’ first film in this genre. He plays a carefree young man who inherits a haunted mansion, where the spirit of his grandfather, played by Sanjay Dutt, resides.
With a runtime of over three hours andPrabhas appearing for most of the film, expectations are high for a strong opening, provided ticket approvals come through in time.
In Telangana, permissions for special shows are usually given at the last moment, which often creates confusion among theatre owners and audiences. This time too, uncertainty remains.
A letter sent to Cinematography Minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy has surfaced online, requesting permission for higher ticket prices for the premiere shows.
As per the proposal, tickets in multiplexes are priced at ₹ 1,000, while single-screen theatres will charge ₹ 800. The demand for increased rates has triggered discussions within the film industry, with everyone waiting for the government's final decision, reported India Today.
The situation in Andhra Pradesh appears calmer. Recent big-ticket releases have received approvals without major delays, and trade sources believe The Raja Saabis unlikely to face problems there.
However, in the Nizam region, benefit shows remain uncertain due to earlier court cases and legal restrictions that affected similar films in the past.
Internationally, the film is already showing strong performance. In North America, advance bookings for premiere shows have crossed $350,000 (around ₹ 2.9 crore). Over 1,045 shows are listed, and more than 10,500 tickets have been sold so far. This positive response overseas is expected to help build momentum once advance bookings open in India.
Directed by Maruthi, The Raja Saab is a romantic horror-comedy with fantasy elements, marking Prabhas’ first film in this genre. He plays a carefree young man who inherits a haunted mansion, where the spirit of his grandfather, played by Sanjay Dutt, resides.
With a runtime of over three hours andPrabhas appearing for most of the film, expectations are high for a strong opening, provided ticket approvals come through in time.
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