Prabhas announces Maruthi-directed entertainer The Raja Saab, see first look

It is touted to be a king-sized romantic horror entertainer. Director Maruthi said, “The Raja Saab stands as one of my most ambitious projects to date."

By Bollywood Hungama News Network -

January 15, 2024 - 8:16 AM IST

Following Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire, Prabhas announces his next The Raja Saab, a romantic horror entertainer by director Maruthi under the People Media Factory banner. A Pan-India film with an illustrious cast, the film will be released in Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, Telugu, and Hindi. Produced by TG Vishwa Prasad, with co-producer Vivek Kuchibotla, The Raja Saab promises to be an out-and-out entertainer presenting Prabhas in a ‘massy’ look in the film.

Prabhas announces Maruthi-directed entertainer The Raja Saab, see first look

The film’s music is being orchestrated by National Award-winning music composer, Thaman S who is regarded as one of the most prominent and gifted musical talents in Telugu and Tamil cinema. He’s best known for his work in the 2020 musical hit ‘Ala Vaikuntapuramulo’ and the viral ‘Hungy Cheetah’ song from ‘OG’ in addition to more. Known as one of the most accomplished and celebrated filmmakers in Telugu cinema, Maruthi is credited for superhits like family entertainer Prati Roju Pandage, first-ever Telugu horror comedy Prema Katha Chitram, and romantic comedy ‘Mahanubhavudu’ amongst many others.

Ecstatic about the upcoming romantic horror entertainer and joining forces with Prabhas, director Maruthi said, “The Raja Saab stands as one of my most ambitious projects to date. Collaborating with Prabhas and People Media Factory is both an honour and exciting for me as a filmmaker. We are geared up to offer our audiences a grand horror experience. Having Prabhas on board is particularly special as his electrifying screen presence infused with our horror narrative is surely to leave audiences amazed.”

Probably the best #Sankranthi I'm having :)
It's official now... presenting #TheRajaSaab to all of you ????????
Need all of ur blessings ♥️
Chaala days nunchi, eppudu eppudu ani waiting. Finally it happened today. Darling ni ela chudali anukunnaro… ala choodabotunnaru… Promise !!… pic.twitter.com/02nkHBbpk3
— Director Maruthi (@DirectorMaruthi) January 15, 2024

Film’s Producer TG Vishwa Prasad, who’s known for backing superhit commercial potboilers like Karthikeya 2 and Dhamaka, added, “We are thrilled to have Prabhas on board for our upcoming romantic horror entertainer The Raja Saab. He’s truly a Pan-India star who’s loved by audiences for his brilliant range as an actor and we truly believe he’s best suited for the role. Audiences can expect to see him in a massy and vintage look that they have long yearned for. With Maruthi’s filmmaking brilliance, we are truly looking forward to beginning this journey.”

Director Maruthi, confirming the romantic horror entertainer, announced on social media that The Raja Saab is Prabhas’ special Pongal treat for fans worldwide. It is touted to be a king-sized romantic horror entertainer.

The film’s cinematography is led by Karthik Palani (Varisu), and VFX is led by Kamal Kannan (Magadheera, Baahubali ) both are renowned for their works in big-budget blockbuster films.