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The Raja Saab Box Office Day 2: Prabhas's Stardom Drives Solid Momentum on Day 2 as Early Estimates Signal Global Success
Prabhas latest outing, The Raja Saab, directed by Maruthi, has continued its steady run at the box office, successfully crossing the coveted ₹100 crore mark globally within just two days of its release.Following a massive opening on Friday, January 9, 2026, the film maintained its momentum on Day 2 (Saturday), though it experienced a standard drop following the initial premiere craze. After a solid performance on Saturday, the film's total India Net collection now stands at ₹90.73 crore. This cumulative total includes the ₹27.83 crore (early estimates) earned on Day 2, combined with the massive ₹53.75 crore from Day 1 and the ₹9.15 crore from the Day 0 premieres. The Telugu version remains the primary driver, contributing ₹22.38 crore on Saturday alone, bringing its total Telugu net to ₹78.68 crore. The Hindi market also showed a decent hold, contributing ₹5.2 crore on Day 2 for a two-day total of ₹11.2 crore. On the global front, The Raja Saab has already amassed a Worldwide Gross of ₹138.4 crore. This includes a strong overseas performance which has contributed approximately ₹30 crore to the total gross. With these numbers, the film has officially become the first Indian film of 2026 to join the 100-crore club and marks Prabhas's sixth film to achieve a ₹100 crore+ opening worldwide, a historic feat in Indian cinema. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The word-of-mouth for the film remains highly polarized.While fans are celebrating Prabhas's vintage energy, his comedic timing, and his dual-shaded performance, critics have raised concerns regarding the film's slow pacing in the first half and the quality of the VFX.Reports suggest that in response to audience feedback, director Maruthi has already begun implementing minor trims and adding a few old look scenes of Prabhas to enhance the theatrical experience. Despite the divided reviews, The film has set a new record as the highest worldwide gross opener in the horror-comedy genre for Indian cinema, surpassing previous blockbusters like Stree 2. As the film enters the crucial Sunday and the upcoming festive Sankranthi week, its ability to sustain these numbers will depend heavily on family audiences and repeat walk-ins. Currently, the Rebel Star's unmatched stardom continues to pull massive crowds, especially across the Telugu states and major metropolitan centers.