Hyderabad: The makers of director Maruthi’s much-awaited horror entertainer ‘The Raja Saab’, starring actor Prabhas in the lead role, has now quashed rumors doing the rounds on social media claiming that the film’s release is likely to be postponed.
People’s Media Factory, the production house which is producing the eagerly awaited film, released a statement clarifying that there is no truth in such rumors and the film was all set for a worldwide grand release on January 9, 2025 as Sankranti Attraction.
In the statement, the production house said, “In recent times, some fake rumors have surfaced on social media claiming that the release of the film has been postponed once again. The makers have clearly clarified that ‘The Raja Saab’ will release in theaters exactly the same on January 9, 2025 – without any delay.”
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Stating that currently, the VFX and other post-production work is progressing at a fast pace, the makers said that the team is also preparing extensive release plans in all languages, including IMAX and other premium formats, to ensure an immersive big screen experience for the audience.
The makers further added, “There is going to be a grand pre-release event in the US in December and the first copy of the film is expected to be ready by December 25.”
The film, which was originally scheduled to hit screens worldwide on December 5 this year, will now release on January 9 next year.
The film has generated huge interest among fans and film lovers and the hair-raising but really well-cut trailer of the film, which was released by the makers a few days ago, has further added to the excitement.
The trailer released begins with actor Prabhas being hypnotized by a trained expert to learn about his past. As Prabhas goes back to his past, he senses the presence of a strange creature in the darkness and his sleep is disturbed. This film doesn’t just present a soul-stirring horror story. There is also a fair amount of humour, as shown in the trailer.
A scene in the trailer shows a spirit getting ready to confront Prabhas, who welcomes the spirit, calling him his grandfather and offering to introduce him to people around him. An upset VTV Ganesh wonders why they want to be introduced to the spirit to which Prabhas says, “Then, what are you waiting for? Run!”
Along with horror, romance, action and comedy are all seen in sufficient quantity in the film. The trailer gives the impression that the audience is going to enjoy a lot of action. Sanjay Dutt’s character is introduced further. A voice said, “He is not some street magician who knows some spells. He is an exorcist, a hypnotist and a psychiatrist. He is playing with our minds.”
Finally, we get to see another Prabhas as the demon. “What’s your problem? Am I an ant that will sting you when you reach an anthill? I’m a monster,” he says while sitting upside down on a throne hanging from the ceiling, while also stylishly smoking a cigar.
There are a lot of expectations from the film as Prabhas will be seen stepping into unknown territory with this project. For those unaware, The Raja Saab will be Prabhas’s first full-fledged horror entertainer.
The film’s cinematography is by Karthik Palani and music is by Thaman S.
The cast of ‘The Raja Saab’ includes the brilliant trio of Malavika Mohanan, Nidhhi Agarwal and Ridhi Kumar who are expected to add charm, elegance and freshness to the terrifying yet colorful world of The Raja Saab.