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The Raja Saab Teaser: Prabhas Shines in Maruthi`s Horror Comedy
Updated on: 16 June, 2025 12:30 PM IST |Amruta Karulkar
The Raja Saab Teaser
Following the roaring success of ‘Kalki 2898 AD,’ Prabhas is ready to charm audiences in a completely new avatar with his upcoming horror-comedy flick ‘The Raja Saab.’ The much-awaited teaser for the film dropped on Monday, June 16, at 10:52 am, and it’s already creating buzz for its colourful visuals, quirky tone, and star-studded ensemble.
Things change when he enters the haveli and has to face more than just dust bunnies. After a long time, it looks like Prabhas is back to playing a light-hearted and funny character, if the teaser is anything to go by. The teaser promises a charming mix of horror, comedy, and fantasy, impressively similar to `Bhool Bhulaiyaa` and many other films that combine these elements. What makes `The Raja Saab` trailer special is surely Prabhas` stunning screen presence, and the actor seems to have come back to his form. Thaman`s music is also another impressive aspect of the teaser. Another major highlight is surely Sanjay Dutt`s stunning performance.
The teaser showcases a vibrant and eccentric Prabhas in a never-seen-before role. He is joined by Nidhhi Agerwal, who plays one of the female leads, while Malavika Mohanan makes her Telugu debut with this film. Riddhi Kumar also appears in a significant role. Music is composed by S. Thaman, promising chart-topping soundtracks and an energetic background score to complement the genre. The makers describe The Raja Saab as “more glamorous, entertaining, and colourful” than anything Prabhas has done before. There are even comparisons being drawn to Chandramukhi, though the team insists this film stands apart in tone and presentation.
Also Read: "Raja Saab" Release: Prabhas`s Next Genre-bending Horror-comedy Awaits!
The Raja Saab is directed by Maruthi, known for films like Bhale Bhale Magadivoy and Mahanubhavudu. His last film was the 2022 film Pakka Commercial with Gopichand. Prabhas, who was last seen in Salaar: Part 1—Ceasefire and Kalki 2898 AD, began shooting for The Raja Saab a couple of years ago. The team announced on Sunday that they built a massive 41,256 sq ft haveli for The Raja Saab, calling it India’s ‘biggest’ horror set. Art director Rajeevan Nambiar described it as an ‘immersive, living, breathing space’.
“Every detail had to serve the emotion, not just the aesthetics. We didn’t want the set to look haunted—we wanted it to feel haunted,” he said. The Raja Saab was initially supposed to be released on April 10 but was postponed. It will now be released on December 5, 2025. This film marks a genre shift for Prabhas, who has largely been seen in action, drama, and science fiction over the past few years, combining supernatural elements with comedy, romance, and glamour, offering fans a refreshing blend.
The Raja Saab Teaser Unveiled
The teaser sets up the story at a massive haunted haveli filled with ghosts, ghouls, and hidden treasure. The Raja, who once owned the haveli, doesn`t want anyone else enjoying his riches. Prabhas plays a happy-go-lucky guy in love with Nidhhi Agerwal, even mentioning that he loves her like Shah Rukh Khan in the Hindi version of the teaser. Malavika Mohanan seems obsessed with him.Things change when he enters the haveli and has to face more than just dust bunnies. After a long time, it looks like Prabhas is back to playing a light-hearted and funny character, if the teaser is anything to go by. The teaser promises a charming mix of horror, comedy, and fantasy, impressively similar to `Bhool Bhulaiyaa` and many other films that combine these elements. What makes `The Raja Saab` trailer special is surely Prabhas` stunning screen presence, and the actor seems to have come back to his form. Thaman`s music is also another impressive aspect of the teaser. Another major highlight is surely Sanjay Dutt`s stunning performance.
The teaser showcases a vibrant and eccentric Prabhas in a never-seen-before role. He is joined by Nidhhi Agerwal, who plays one of the female leads, while Malavika Mohanan makes her Telugu debut with this film. Riddhi Kumar also appears in a significant role. Music is composed by S. Thaman, promising chart-topping soundtracks and an energetic background score to complement the genre. The makers describe The Raja Saab as “more glamorous, entertaining, and colourful” than anything Prabhas has done before. There are even comparisons being drawn to Chandramukhi, though the team insists this film stands apart in tone and presentation.
Also Read: "Raja Saab" Release: Prabhas`s Next Genre-bending Horror-comedy Awaits!
Leak Incident Sparks Strong Warning from Team
Before the official teaser release, an early teaser from The Raja Saab was leaked online, leading to an official warning from the film’s team on June 13. The makers took to social media platform X and issued a stern message: “Strict action will be taken, and handles will be suspended immediately if any leaked content from #TheRajaSaab is found. We request everyone to cooperate and stand with us in protecting the experience. Let’s celebrate responsibly. Be aware…”The Raja Saab is directed by Maruthi, known for films like Bhale Bhale Magadivoy and Mahanubhavudu. His last film was the 2022 film Pakka Commercial with Gopichand. Prabhas, who was last seen in Salaar: Part 1—Ceasefire and Kalki 2898 AD, began shooting for The Raja Saab a couple of years ago. The team announced on Sunday that they built a massive 41,256 sq ft haveli for The Raja Saab, calling it India’s ‘biggest’ horror set. Art director Rajeevan Nambiar described it as an ‘immersive, living, breathing space’.
“Every detail had to serve the emotion, not just the aesthetics. We didn’t want the set to look haunted—we wanted it to feel haunted,” he said. The Raja Saab was initially supposed to be released on April 10 but was postponed. It will now be released on December 5, 2025. This film marks a genre shift for Prabhas, who has largely been seen in action, drama, and science fiction over the past few years, combining supernatural elements with comedy, romance, and glamour, offering fans a refreshing blend.
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