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Movie Name : “RAJASAAB”
Release Date :January 9th 2026
Review Rating : 3/5
Producers: TG Vishwa Prasad, Krithi Prasad
Writer & Director: Maruthi
Cast: Prabhas, Nidhhi Agerwal, Malavika Mohanan, Riddhi Kumar, Sanjay Dutt, Boman Irani, and others.
Editor: Kotagiri Venkateswara Rao
Cinematography: Karthik Palani
Music: Thaman
Action Directors: Ram Lakshman, King Solomon
Production Designer: Rajeevan
Creative Producer: SKN
PRO: GSK Media (Suresh – Sreenivas), Vamsi Kaka
A Light-Hearted Turn for Prabhas with Emotion and Mystery at Its Core
Prabhas steps into unfamiliar yet refreshing territory with The Raja Saab, moving away from towering action-driven roles to embrace a more relaxed, humour-driven character. Directed by Maruthi, the film aims to blend family emotions, comedy, and a supernatural backdrop, presenting a star-led entertainer with a softer core. Backed by producers TG Vishwa Prasad and Krithi Prasad, the film is mounted on a lavish scale, with a strong supporting cast that includes Sanjay Dutt, Boman Irani, Malavika Mohanan, Nidhhi Agerwal, Riddhi Kumar, and Zarina Wahab.
With music by Thaman S, cinematography by Karthik Palani, and editing by Kotagiri Venkateswara Rao, The Raja Saab arrives with expectations of a wholesome Telugu family entertainer layered with intrigue.
*STORY*
The story revolves around Gangamma, an elderly woman battling Alzheimer’s, whose fading memory holds on to one powerful belief that her husband Kanakaraju, once a feared exorcist, is still alive. Her grandson Raju, deeply attached to her and unable to see her in emotional pain, decides to search for his grandfather.
Raju’s journey takes him to Hyderabad, where reality takes a disturbing turn. He discovers that Kanakaraju passed away long ago and has returned in an unsettling form. As Raju digs deeper, uncomfortable truths about his grandfather’s past emerge shaped by ambition, greed, and moral compromises. What follows is a clash between past and present, forcing Raju to confront a legacy he never expected to inherit.
*Performances*
Prabhas appears at ease in a full-fledged comic role after a long break. His performance relies more on timing and casual charm than hero-driven theatrics, and while not every moment clicks, his effort to break away from routine is evident. Satya provides solid support, elevating several sequences with his natural humour.
Zarina Wahab delivers one of the film’s most impactful performances, bringing grace and emotional weight to her role. Sanjay Dutt commands the screen with a strong presence, effectively portraying menace and authority. Boman Irani makes good use of his limited screen time. The female leads Malavika Mohanan, Nidhhi Agerwal, and Riddhi Kumar play relatively smaller roles, while supporting actors like Samuthirakani, Rangasthalam Mahesh, and Sapthagiri leave a mark in brief appearances.
*Technical Aspects*
Thaman S’s background score is energetic and designed to amplify commercial moments. While it occasionally dominates scenes, it maintains momentum. Karthik Palani’s cinematography complements the film’s tonal shifts, especially during the darker supernatural portions. Editing by Kotagiri Venkateswara Rao keeps the narrative moving without major lag. The visual effects are serviceable and blend reasonably well into the fantasy elements. Overall, the production values reflect the film’s ambitious scale.
*Verdict*
The Raja Saab is an attempt to mix humour, emotion, and fantasy within a family-friendly framework. While the storytelling treads familiar ground at times, the film benefits from Prabhas’s relaxed screen presence, strong supporting performances, and an emotional core rooted in family bonds. It may not reinvent the genre, but it offers enough engaging moments to appeal to audiences looking for a star-driven Telugu entertainer with heart.
Cinemarangam.com Review Rating 3/5
