Prabhas' The Raja Saab finally hit cinema screens today, January 9. Directed by Maruthi, the Telugu horror-comedy revolves around a man searching for his missing grandfather, only to find himself drawn into a mysterious mansion haunted by a sinister presence. Alongside Prabhas, the film features Sanjay Dutt, Boman Irani, Nidhhi Agerwal and Malavika Mohanan in key roles.
Soon after the release, moviegoers took to X to share their reactions.
Here's a look at what audiences are saying:
Several fans praised the film's entertainment value.
One user wrote, “#TheRajaSaab is a fun horror entertainer with grand visuals and mass moments. #Prabhas 's role starts with fun comedy & ends on a powerful high, brilliantly supported by #SanjayDutt. Simple story, but comedy & Climax action.”
#TheRajaSaabReview: Superhit ????
— RAJU DARLING SPIRIT ᴿᴱᴮᴱᴸᵂᴼᴼᴰ (@7799RAJU) January 9, 2026
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐#TheRajaSaab is a fun horror entertainer with grand visuals and mass moments. #Prabhas 's role starts with fun comedy & ends on a powerful high, brilliantly supported by #SanjayDutt. Simple story, but comedy & Climax action ???????????? pic.twitter.com/lz2glGC1Fo
Another viewer described the film as “Massy, quirky, and entertaining,” adding, “Not your routine horror-comedy — this one actually feels fresh. #Prabhas carries the film with swag & punch, #SanjayDutt adds solid menace. Big scale, loud moments, full theatre fun.”
#TheRajaSaab ⭐️⭐️⭐️½
— Sagar Talkies (@SagarTalkies) January 9, 2026
Massy, quirky, and entertaining ????
Not your routine horror-comedy — this one actually feels fresh.#Prabhas carries the film with swag & punch,#SanjayDutt adds solid menace.
Big scale, loud moments, full theatre fun pic.twitter.com/YO8Ynf0fwQ
Giving the film a solid 3.75 out of 5 rating, a cinephile called Prabhas' performance “charismatic, stylish look & compelling.” They also suggested, “Screen time edit could make film crisper,” and labelled it “a grand theatrical watch.”
Raja saab Review | India's Biggest Superstar Ki Sabse Badi Bakwaas Film? | Honest Review
— Amit Bhatia (ABP News) (@amitbhatia1509) January 9, 2026
If someone hypnotised me, even then I couldn't say this is a good movie.
And if you're wondering why I'm speaking in slow motion — that's because the entire film runs in slow motion…… pic.twitter.com/IMLAYVdbtK
However, not everyone was impressed.
One viewer rated the film 1 out of 5 stars, stating, “The entire film runs in slow motion… especially the second half, where nothing really makes sense.” They further added, “This is supposed to be a movie of India's biggest superstar, but what we actually get is one of the biggest cinematic disappointments. A film so bad, it sets a brand-new benchmark for terrible movies.”
Raja saab Review | India's Biggest Superstar Ki Sabse Badi Bakwaas Film? | Honest Review
— Amit Bhatia (ABP News) (@amitbhatia1509) January 9, 2026
If someone hypnotised me, even then I couldn't say this is a good movie.
And if you're wondering why I'm speaking in slow motion — that's because the entire film runs in slow motion…… pic.twitter.com/IMLAYVdbtK
Another critical review read, “The Screenplay was a mess, dialogues were cringe, romantic angle felt forced.”
Prabhas seriously charged 100 crores for The Raja Saab ?
— Yogi Baba Productions (@yogibabaprod) January 9, 2026
How is the fees justified?
The Screenplay was a mess, dialogues were cringe, romantic angle felt forced.
100 crores seriously? #TheRajaasaab pic.twitter.com/4zdinfXCYz
Echoing similar sentiments, a viewer commented, “At a bloated runtime of 189 minutes, #RajaSaab proves to be an arduous watch rather than the entertainer. Despite Prabhas's star power, the film collapses under the weight of an incoherent screenplay and lackluster direction.”
#RajaSaab
— Manu Thankachy (@manuthankachy) January 9, 2026
at a bloated runtime of 189 minutes, #RajaSaab proves to be an arduous watch rather than the entertainer
despite Prabhas's star power, the film collapses under the weight of a incoherent screenplay and lackluster direction, pic.twitter.com/3bhc5CCyLy
The Raja Saab has been jointly bankrolled by People Media Factory and IVY Entertainment.
