The RajaSaab (2026) – Prabhas Leads a Romantic Horror Comedy Spectacle 🎭👻💘

The Telugu superstar Prabhas is all set to return with a never-seen-before avatar in The RajaSaab, an upcoming romantic horror comedy directed by Maruthi. Produced on a lavish scale by People Media Factory and IVY Entertainment, the film also stars Sanjay Dutt, Malavika Mohanan, Nidhhi Agerwal, and Riddhi Kumar. With a whopping ₹400–450 crore budget, stunning visuals, and Thaman S’s music, The RajaSaab is shaping up to be one of the grandest Sankranti releases ever.

The film is set to hit worldwide cinemas on 9 January 2026, coinciding with the festival season of Sankranti, making it one of the most anticipated Telugu films of the year.

🎬 Premise – A Haunted Legacy with Comic Twists

At its heart, The RajaSaab revolves around a young man (Prabhas) desperate to ease his financial woes. He turns his attention to his ancestral property, only to discover that the land and mansion carry an eerie supernatural past. What begins as a quest for money soon spirals into a tale of romance, horror, and comedy, where love blossoms amidst ghostly encounters and hilarious chaos.

As one chilling line from the trailer teases:“In chasing his fortune, he awakened the dead.”

👥 Cast & Characters

The film boasts a massive ensemble cast featuring legends, stars, and comedy powerhouses:

• Prabhas – in a refreshing role blending romance, humor, and action.

• Sanjay Dutt – a powerful presence, rumored to be tied to the haunted legacy.

• Malavika Mohanan – making her Telugu debut in a glamorous yet strong role.

• Nidhhi Agerwal – playing a pivotal romantic lead.

• Riddhi Kumar – adding emotional depth to the story.

• Boman Irani, Zarina Wahab, Samuthirakani, Vennela Kishore, Brahmanandam, VTV Ganesh, Yogi Babu, Saptagiri, Supreeth Reddy, Varalaxmi Sarathkumar, Jisshu Sengupta in key roles.

• Nayanthara – special appearance in a high-energy song sequence.

This combination of romance, horror thrills, and comedy veterans ensures a complete mass entertainer.

🎥 Behind the Scenes – The Makers’ Vision

• Director/Writer: Maruthi (Bhale Bhale Magadivoy, Prati Roju Pandage) brings his expertise in family entertainment and comedy to a big-budget spectacle.

• Producers: T. G. Vishwa Prasad, Vivek Kuchibotla, Ishan Saksena

• Cinematography: Karthik Palani (known for stunning visuals)

• Editing: Kotagiri Venkateswara Rao

• Music: Thaman S, promising a mix of chartbuster romantic tracks and eerie horror themes.

🎶 Music & Style

Thaman S, riding high on his blockbuster streak, is set to deliver mass songs, romantic duets, and spine-chilling background scores. Expect a festival anthem, a romantic chartbuster, and a horror-comedy signature tune that will stick long after the film.

📅 Release Date & Festival Clash

• Release Date: 9 January 2026

• Occasion: Sankranti – one of the biggest box-office windows in Telugu cinema.

• Language: Telugu (dubbed versions expected in Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam, and Kannada).

• Budget: ₹400–450 crore – one of the most expensive films in Prabhas’s career.

🔥 Why The RajaSaab is Special

• Prabhas in a Light-hearted Role: After years of action-heavy films (Salaar, Adipurush, Kalki 2898 AD), fans are excited to see him in a fun, romantic, and comedic avatar.

• Horror + Comedy + Romance: A unique genre blend that appeals to both families and youth.

• Maruthi’s Signature Style: Known for humor-driven storytelling, Maruthi gives Prabhas a mass entertainer that could connect widely.

• Festival Release: With Sankranti crowds and family audiences, the film has the potential to be a box office juggernaut.

🌑 Final Thoughts

The RajaSaab is not just another star vehicle — it’s a genre-bending experiment that mixes romance, comedy, horror, and mass appeal into one mega entertainer. With Prabhas leading an all-star cast, Sanjay Dutt adding intensity, and Maruthi ensuring humor and thrills, this film could be the perfect festival blockbuster.

As the tagline suggests:“Every Raja has a past… but this Raja has ghosts.” 👑👻