The Raja Saab Budget: Is Rs 400 Crore the New Magic Number?
So, Prabhas’ latest escapade, The Raja Saab, finally graced theaters today after keeping audiences waiting longer than the next season of their favorite show. This Telugu film, featuring a star-studded cast including Nidhhi Agerwal, Riddhi Kumar, Malavika Mohanan, and Sanjay Dutt, promises to deliver an eye-catching cocktail of fantasy, action, comedy, and horror. In short, it’s the cinematic equivalent of a five-course meal that leaves you questioning your life choices afterward.
Budget Breakdown: How Much Does Magic Cost?
In a promotional video, director Sandeep Reddy Vanga casually disclosed that the budget for The Raja Saab is a staggering Rs 400 crore. Yes, you heard that right. That isn’t just pocket change; that’s several years’ worth of everyone else’s savings combined—or, you know, the cost of glittering sets and three leading ladies dancing around in extravagant costumes. Imagine a big set, a grandmother, and enough visual effects to make even the Avengers envious—all wrapped up in a neatly tied bow of Rs 400 crore!
The Budgeting Hall of Fame
This budget puts The Raja Saab right up there with cinematic heavyweights like AR Murugadoss’ Sikandar and SS Rajamouli’s RRR. That’s some elite company! Will it have audiences gasping in awe or merely scratching their heads in confusion? If it’s anything like those other movies, prepare for a financial show to rival the circus!
Fans Gone Wild: The Crocodile Chronicles
And speaking of waiting in line, fans have really shown their enthusiasm by bringing fake crocodiles to screenings across the country. Yes, you read that right—fake crocodiles. It seems the real thrill wasn’t in the cinematic escapade projected on the screen, but in a plush, albeit lifeless, reptile making an appearance. Are they praying for good luck or just trying to add some material to their Instagram feeds? Either way, it’s a bizarre blend of fandom and wildlife preservation.
Ticket Prices: How to Sneak Past the Budget
And don’t even get me started on ticket prices! With VIP tickets reportedly reaching Rs 1000 as of January 8 in Andhra Pradesh, the film might just offer a budget-saving strategy for those unwilling to cough up the cash: bring your own crocodile, and you might just get in for free! Add a little creativity to your entrance routine, and you could make quite the social media splash—or face the wrath of the usher.
Prabhas’ Noble Sacrifice: A Salary Reduction, Really?
Now, let’s talk about Prabhas—not just your average hero but the one who usually charges Rs 150 crore per film. This time, however, he’s had a change of heart (or wallet). Reports suggest he accepted a glorious 33% cut, walking away with ‘only’ Rs 100 crore for The Raja Saab. How charitable! Perhaps he was trying to show that true heroism sometimes means sharing the wealth—though we doubt his bank account will feel any actual pain.
A Peek Into The Plot: Grandpa and Ghosts
What’s all this budget fuss about, you ask? Well, the plot revolves around a man searching for his grandfather, only to stumble upon a haunting in a mansion. It sounds like a family reunion that’s gone horribly, or hilariously, wrong. Written and directed by Maruthi, The Raja Saab officially opened today, January 9, and audiences everywhere are probably trying to figure out if they entered a horror-comedy or a budget horror show.
