The Raja Saab Silences Doubts: Prabhas Crosses $1 Million in North America Premiere Pre-Sales
When the news first broke about Prabhas teaming up with director Maruthi for a horror-based film, there were widespread doubts among fans and audiences alike. The combination appeared unconventional, and skepticism surrounded the project in its early stages. However, with every new piece of promotional content, the team has been steadily winning over the audience and changing perceptions.
The real turning point has come from the film’s overseas performance. Advance bookings for The Raja Saab opened in North America a few days ago, with premiere shows scheduled to begin tomorrow across the United States. There was considerable speculation over whether the film could cross the $1 million mark in premiere pre-sales. Once again, Prabhas proved his unmatched overseas pull by smashing that barrier even before the premieres began.
This is not the first time Prabhas has achieved the $1 million milestone in North America ahead of release. He previously accomplished this feat with Salaar and Kalki. However, unlike those films, which crossed the mark much earlier, there were strong doubts this time around that The Raja Saab might fall short or fail to match his earlier records. By entering the $1 million club once again, Prabhas has firmly put those doubts to rest.
On the domestic front, the makers are gearing up for premiere shows in Telangana starting at 9 PM today (January 8). Adding to the momentum, the court has granted clearance for ticket price hikes, directing the Principal Secretary of Telangana to issue the necessary approval. While bookings for the Telangana premieres are yet to open, they are expected to go live soon after the official Government Order is released.
With strong overseas pre-sales and growing momentum at home, The Raja Saab appears well-positioned for a solid opening, further reinforcing Prabhas’ consistent box-office dominance despite initial skepticism around the project. Niddhi Agerwal, Malavika Mohanan, and Riddhi Kumar are the female leads in this Horror fantasty film bankrolled by People Media Factory. Sanjay Dutt is playing the antagonist role in this film.