The makers of Rebel Star Prabhas’ highly-anticipated horror-fantasy film, The Raja Saab, have officially and firmly shut down widespread speculation regarding a potential delay in the film’s release. The production house, People Media Factory, has confirmed that the pan-India spectacle is on track for its scheduled theatrical debut, designed to be a major Sankranthi festival attraction.
Release Date Confirmed: January 9, 2026
Addressing the persistent rumours of a postponement, Producer TG Vishwa Prasad issued an official statement on behalf of the team, reiterating commitment to the announced date.
“In response to the ongoing speculation surrounding the release plans of Rebel Star Prabhas’ upcoming magnum opus The Raja Saab, the team wishes to clarify that all such rumours regarding a postponement from Sankranthi 2026 are completely baseless. The Raja Saab will release in theatres worldwide on January 9, 2026, as officially announced.”
Post-Production Progressing at ‘Highest Technical Standards’
The team provided an update on the film’s production status, reassuring fans that there are no technical delays that would warrant a pushback.
- Fast-Paced Workflow: Vishwa Prasad confirmed that post-production work is progressing rapidly, adhering to the “highest technical standards.”
- Seamless Coordination: “Every department is functioning in perfect coordination to ensure that the film reaches audiences in its most spectacular form,” the statement read.
- The Cinematic Promise: The makers emphasized that the film is being crafted with “immense passion” and is designed to deliver a “truly grand theatrical experience” to viewers across the globe.
The production house concluded by urging the audience to “ignore all rumours and enjoy the euphoria and excitement this Sankranthi will bring,” promising that the rollout of promotional materials will begin soon.
About ‘The Raja Saab’
The Raja Saab is a romantic horror-comedy written and directed by Maruthi Dasari, marking his maiden collaboration with Prabhas. The film is generating immense buzz as it sees Prabhas step into the horror-comedy genre, with reports suggesting he might be playing dual roles—a young man seeking to claim a haunted ancestral property and possibly the ghostly ‘Raja Saab’ himself.
| Role | Star Cast |
| Lead | Rebel Star Prabhas |
| Leading Actresses | Malavika Mohanan, Nidhhi Agerwal, Riddhi Kumar |
| Supporting Cast | Sanjay Dutt, Boman Irani, Yogi Babu, Zarina Wahab |
The movie is scheduled for a grand worldwide simultaneous release on January 9, 2026, in multiple languages, including Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam.