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The Raja Saab Twitter Review: Fans loved the first half, loved the strong horror-fantasy feel, and said, "Prabhas-Sanjay Dutt's entry..."
The Raja Saab Twitter Review: Two years after "Kalki 2898 AD," Prabhas is back on the big screen with his new film, "The Raja Saab," a horror comedy. The film has generated considerable buzz on social media, and reactions have already begun to pour in. Let's find out how people ultimately felt about the film.
The Raja Saab Twitter Review: Two years after "Kalki 2898 AD," Prabhas has returned to the big screen. After much hype and buzz on social media, his new film, "The Raja Saab," has finally released. A horror comedy, it stars Prabhas alongside Sanjay Dutt, Boman Irani, Nidhi Agarwal, Malavika Mohanan, Riddhi Kumar, and Zarina Wahab.
Fans have been waiting for this film to hit the big screen for quite some time, and that anticipation has now come to an end. The film has also generated considerable buzz on social media, which continues to this day. Reactions to the film have also begun pouring in. People are sharing their impressions of the film and where they found the shortcomings. Initial reviews suggest the film is receiving mixed reviews.
How did people like this film?
Released on the special occasion of Sankranti, this film has attracted a large number of family audiences to theaters. Fans are experiencing tremendous excitement about the film. Let's tell us how you felt about the film. A user on Twitter wrote, "#TheRajaSaabReview: The first half of the film slowly picks up pace, and the pre-interval portion is the strongest."
#TheRajaSaabReview : First Half #TheRajaSaab finds its rhythm as it moves toward the interval, with the pre-interval stretch standing out as a clear plus 👍.
— CHITRAMBHALARE (@chitrambhalareI) January 8, 2026
The film shines during #SanjayDutt’s backstory, particularly the sequences depicting his transformation and rise…
According to the user, Sanjay Dutt's backstory scenes, especially his journey with occult powers, are a major strength of the film. The review further states that the VFX-assisted scenes are impressive, and the interval points build excitement for the second half. The opening half, while a bit slow, forms the foundation of the story, where Prabhas searches for his missing grandfather, Kanaka Raju (Sanjay Dutt). Overall, the first half is described as decent, while the second half is excellent.
Good 1st half 🔥
— S (@UrsShareef) January 8, 2026
Grand Mother scenes baaga vachhayi
Prabhas anna sentiment scene baaga vachhayi
Fights ,songs Fans ki feast #TheRajaSaab
Meanwhile, another user praised the film, writing, "PRE INTERVAL MADDDDNEDSSS RIDE, GOOSEBUMPS." Another user posted, "The first half is good. The grandmother scenes and Prabhas' emotional scenes are effective. The fights and songs are a treat for fans." These reactions clearly indicate that fans have enjoyed many aspects of the film. However, some viewers found some scenes lacking and could have been better.
#TheRajaSaab Below Par 1st Half!
— Venky Reviews (@venkyreviews) January 8, 2026
Prabhas’s energy is the only mainstay so far. The rest is filled with outdated commercial elements that do not work. Some VFX shots, especially of Prabhas, look poor. It gets somewhat interesting only from the pre-interval. Needs a big 2nd half!
One user wrote, "#TheRajaSaab Below Par 1st Half. Prabhas' energy is what's holding the film together." According to them, some commercial elements feel dated and some VFX shots are weak. The story revolves around a greedy boy who considers selling his grandfather's mansion, but is confronted with the horrifying secrets hidden there. The film's director, Maruti Dasari, has previously made several comedy films, for which he is known.
Maruti Dasari's first horror-fantasy film
"The Raja Saab" marks a unique and fresh endeavor in Maruti Dasari's career. This film marks Maruti's first foray into the horror-fantasy genre. Its blend of fear, emotion, and superb acting has proven to be a refreshing experience for audiences, and it's proving to be a huge hit. It remains to be seen how much attention this Prabhas film garners and how much it earns at the box office.
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