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Soulless Spectacle? Prabhas’ The RajaSaab Draws Heavy Criticism On Release

Despite the grand release across Telugu and dubbed versions in Hindi, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam, the film opened to largely negative reviews from critics.

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Soulless Spectacle? Prabhas’ The RajaSaab Draws Heavy Criticism On Release

The RajaSaab Faces Social Media Backlash: Prabhas’ Star Power Can’t Save A Misfiring Horror Comedy

When The RajaSaab, directed by Maruthi, finally hit theatres worldwide on 9 January 2026, timed strategically with the Sankranti festive season, expectations were sky-high.

Marketed as a quirky fantasy horror comedy and riding heavily on Prabhas’ star power, the film arrived after multiple postponements caused by extensive post-production and visual effects work.

Despite the grand release across Telugu and dubbed versions in Hindi, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam, the film opened to largely negative reviews from critics, who pointed out its uneven narrative, tonal confusion between horror and comedy, and an overindulgent climax.

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While the scale, production design, and Prabhas’ screen presence were acknowledged, many felt the film struggled to live up to its ambitious premise.

Now, let’s look at what social media is saying about The RajaSaab.

A viewer on X shared a sharply critical response to The RajaSaab, rating the film 1.5 out of 5. He described the film as a “royal disaster” and an “absolute embarrassment,” arguing that it prioritises loudness and scale over meaningful storytelling.

According to him, the screenplay feels soulless and disjointed, as though scenes were randomly stitched together without emotional depth or narrative clarity.

Another viewer echoed similar disappointment on X, summing up their reaction in a single word: “Disappointing.” The viewer felt that The RajaSaab squandered what could have been a strong and original concept by presenting it through outdated, early-2010s style Telugu filmmaking.

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According to them, the core idea had the potential to become a brilliant film, but the makers failed to support it with a solid screenplay, choosing spectacle over strong writing—ultimately resulting in a missed opportunity.

Another reviewer on social media offered a more balanced take, calling The RajaSaab an average film weighed down by a few unnecessary scenes.

The viewer advised audiences to watch it with low expectations, noting surprise over several moments from the trailer that were missing in the final cut.

On the positive side, the reviewer highlighted Prabhas’ performance, the overall casting, and the background score as strengths. However, they also pointed out drawbacks such as a few cringe-worthy moments typical of director Maruthi’s style, an unjustifiably high budget, and certain aspects that felt underdeveloped. Overall, the response suggested a film that has its moments but falls short of making a strong impact.

Another social media user described The RajaSaab as “a mediocre affair,” rating it two stars. The viewer felt the film fails on both fronts, working neither as an effective horror film nor as a convincing comedy. While they acknowledged that Prabhas puts in a sincere effort and manages to make a few scenes enjoyable through his presence, those moments were seen as insufficient to rescue the overall film.

According to the review, the pre-interval and pre-climax sequences briefly raise expectations, hinting at a stronger payoff, but ultimately deliver nothing substantial. The overall sentiment reflected frustration at a film that repeatedly promises impact but never truly follows through.

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