The Raja Saab leaked online! Prabhas' flick reportedly plays on TV at US restaurant a day after release

Tollywood Rebel Star Prabhas’ much-anticipated horror comedy The Raja Saab, directed by Maruthi, hit theatres on Friday ahead of Sankranthi. But the festive buzz was quickly overshadowed when the film surfaced online illegally within a day of release, triggering swift action from Hyderabad cybercrime authorities.

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Piracy Shocker: Film Allegedly Played at a US Restaurant

Adding a bizarre twist to the piracy episode, an Instagram page catering to NRIs shared, then deleted, a video claiming that a restaurant in Ohio, US, was screening a pirated print of The Raja Saab on its television. 

The post carried the caption, “Too much ra (folded hands emojis),” and soon went viral across platforms despite being taken down.

🚨 SHOCKING PIRACY

A restaurant in Ohio was caught streaming a pirated print of #TheRajaSaab on Day 1 in the USA.

It’s theft that kills overseas revenues and sabotages films from the inside.

Piracy = slow death of cinema. 🎬#TheRajaSaab#Prabhaspic.twitter.com/dQspCt1ghE

— Rathnam News (@RathnamNews) January 10, 2026

The incident surfaced even as The Raja Saab enjoyed a strong overseas run. Its US distributor, Prathyangira Cinemas, announced that the film crossed the $2 million gross mark in just two days, contributing significantly to its reported worldwide earnings of ₹138.30 crore.

Hyderabad Cybercrime Police Widen Piracy Probe

Meanwhile, Hyderabad’s cybercrime police have intensified their crackdown on digital piracy. Following the arrest of Ravi Emandi, who allegedly operated the iBomma website, investigators are now tracking another suspect named Naveen. He is believed to be behind pirate platforms 5movierulz and 1tamilmv and is reportedly a Tamilian operating from Sri Lanka.

According to Times of India, a senior police officer confirmed that camcorder prints of newly released films are being recorded and circulated online. Reports suggest that both The Raja Saab and Dhurandhar were found streaming illegally on these sites.

About The Raja Saab: Horror, Humour and Hidden Secrets

Produced by People Media Factory and IVY Entertainment, The Raja Saab stars Prabhas alongside Sanjay Dutt, Nidhhi Agerwal, Malavika Mohanan, Riddhi Kumar and Zarina Wahab. The story follows a man’s quest to find his missing grandfather, a journey that unearths unsettling truths about his family’s past.

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Box Office Report: Strong Start, Mixed Momentum

At the box office, The Raja Saab opened on a massive note before witnessing a slowdown amid lukewarm reviews. Industry trackers estimate a Day 1 worldwide collection of ₹100–112 crore, including ₹54.15 crore domestically and ₹24–26 crore overseas. Day 2 saw a notable dip, though the global total reached around ₹138 crore.

Early trends indicate a modest Day 3, with the film maintaining a steady pan-India presence despite divided critical reception.