The Raja Saab Update: Prabhas officially wraps shoot, director Maruthi pens heartfelt note

Prabhas’ much-awaited film The Raja Saab, slated for a grand Sankranti 2026 release, has kept fans of the Rebel Star brimming with excitement. The movie promises to present the actor in a completely new avatar, blending elements of romance, comedy, and horror. Every new update from the team continues to heighten anticipation among audiences across languages.

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Amid this growing buzz, director Maruthi recently dropped a heartwarming update that has electrified the fandom of the Rebel Star.

A Special Day: Prabhas Wraps The Raja Saab

On Tuesday, filmmaker Maruthi announced that Prabhas has officially wrapped up shooting for The Raja Saab. The milestone holds special significance- it coincides with the very day Prabhas began his cinematic journey.

Maruthi took to X and shared an emotional note reading, "23 years back he took his first step into cinema. Today he wraps his journey in #TheRajaSaab on the same day" (sic)

Maruthi further expressed his gratitude in another post, writing, "Blessed and fortunate to be part of his victorious journey… Super sure The Raja Saab will be a completely different energy altogether. We know the love and impatience - and we promise to deliver nothing but the absolute best….More celebrating days ahead for our Rebel God Devotees" (sic)

The heartfelt message instantly struck a chord with fans, marking an emotional full circle for the superstar whose career began more than two decades ago. Moreover, his words highlight the deep camaraderie between the filmmaker and his lead actor, reflecting a shared passion and admiration that have powered the project from its inception.

From Eeshwar to The Raja Saab: 23 Years of Stardom

Notably, Prabhas’ cinematic journey began in 2002 with his debut film Eeshwar, which hit theatres on November 11. Over the course of 23 illustrious years, the actor has delivered numerous blockbusters across genres. The monumental success of the Baahubali franchise catapulted him to international fame, transforming him into a global icon and one of Indian cinema’s most bankable stars.

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Inside The Raja Saab

With The Raja Saab, Prabhas and Maruthi aim to deliver a refreshing blend of emotion, humour, and supernatural intrigue, marking a new chapter in the actor’s versatile career.

Produced under the People Media Factory banner, the Telugu romantic horror-comedy features an ensemble cast including Sanjay Dutt, Boman Irani, Malavika Mohanan, Nidhhi Agerwal, and Riddhi Kumar.

The film’s music is composed by Thaman S, with Karthik Palani handling cinematography and Kotagiri Venkateswara Rao serving as editor. Scheduled for release on January 9, 2026, the movie will hit theatres in Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam languages simultaneously.