Prabhas, riding high on the success of “Salaar: Part 1: Ceasefire” and the anticipation surrounding “Kalki 2898 AD,” has delighted his fans with a surprise announcement in 2024. Marking the auspicious occasion of Sankranti, the actor revealed that he is set to lead Maruthi Dasari’s upcoming venture, “The Raja Saab.” The unveiling of the film’s first look poster adds to the festive cheer, showcasing Prabhas in a black shirt and printed lungi, exuding his trademark dapper charm.
In a social media post, Prabhas shared the poster, saying, “Presenting #TheRajaSaab’s First Look in this festive season. Wishing you all joy and happiness!” The romantic-horror entertainer is slated to be a pan-Indian release, hitting screens in five languages – Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, Telugu, and Hindi. Produced by TG Vishwa Prasad under the People Media Factory banner, with Vivek Kuchibotla as the co-producer, “The Raja Saab” promises to be an “out-and-out entertainer,” featuring Prabhas in a “massy” avatar.
Director Maruthi Dasari expressed his enthusiasm, stating, “The Raja Saab stands as one of my most ambitious projects to date. Collaborating with Prabhas and People Media Factory is both an honor 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.”
Producer TG Vishwa Prasad, known for hits like “Karthikeya 2” and “Dhamaka,” shared his excitement about having Prabhas on board. He said, “We are thrilled to have Prabhas on board for our upcoming romantic horror entertainer, ‘The Raja Saab.’ He’s truly a Pan-India star loved by audiences for his brilliant range as an actor, and we believe he’s best suited for the role. Audiences can expect to see him in a massy and vintage look they have long yearned for. With Maruthi’s filmmaking brilliance, we are truly looking forward to beginning this journey.”
The musical landscape of “The Raja Saab” will be crafted by Thaman S, the National Award-winning composer behind musical hits like “Ala Vaikuntapuramulo,” “Kick,” “Brindavanam,” “Osthe,” and “Dookudu,” as well as the viral “Hungry Cheetah” song from “OG” and other notable works. As anticipation builds, fans can expect a perfect blend of Prabhas’s charisma and Maruthi Dasari’s filmmaking prowess in this upcoming cinematic spectacle.