Quick note on sources: For box office, most outlets cite “early estimates” from trade trackers (especially Sacnilk). Numbers can shift with late-night updates and revised reporting.
Some entertainment readers also search updates on sites like Bollyflix, but for box office accuracy, the most reliable approach is cross-checking mainstream reporting with trade-tracker day-wise trends.
Introduction
Prabhas’ Sankranthi release “The Raja Saab” opened big and then slipped fast, turning its first four days into a clear “front-loaded” box office story. The film hit theatres on January 9, 2026, with paid previews a day earlier, and it pulled strong opening-day footfalls—especially in the Telugu market—before weekday reality arrived.
Key Takeaways
- The film’s reported Day 0 paid previews stood at about ₹9.15 crore (India net).
- Reported Day 1 (Friday) India net stayed around ₹53.75 crore, with Telugu contributing the bulk and Hindi trailing.
- Collections dropped sharply on Day 2 and Day 3, and then the film hit its lowest single-day figure so far on Day 4 (Monday) at roughly ₹5.4 crore in several updates.
- Ticket price policies became part of the business story, with Andhra Pradesh allowing higher premiere pricing, and Telangana seeing court action on ticket-hike permissions.
- Post-release, the makers confirmed they added previously-missing trailer scenes (including Prabhas’ “older look”) to theatre prints.
- OTT: no official streaming date has been announced in the cited reports, but multiple stories point to JioHotstar (reported via OTTplay/Economic Times).
Latest Day-Wise Box Office (India Net) – Where the Film Stands After Day 4
As of reporting published on January 12–13, 2026, multiple outlets citing Sacnilk-based tracking put “The Raja Saab” at about ₹113.4 crore India net through Day 4 (including paid previews).
| Day | Date (2026) | India Net (reported estimates) | What it signals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 0 (Paid previews) | Jan 8 | ~₹9.15 cr | Fan-driven early surge |
| Day 1 (Friday) | Jan 9 | ~₹53.75 cr | Front-loaded opening day |
| Day 2 (Saturday) | Jan 10 | ~₹26 cr | Steep drop after Day 1 |
| Day 3 (Sunday) | Jan 11 | ~₹19.1 cr | No “Sunday jump” big enough |
| Day 4 (Monday) | Jan 12 | ~₹5.4 cr (some updates show higher in live tracking) | Weekday test turns tough |
| Total (Day 0–4) | — | ~₹113.4 cr | Big start, weak hold so far |
Why you see slight differences: Some reports posted earlier in the day quoted higher “first Monday” numbers, while later updates converged around ~₹5.4 crore and the ~₹113.4 crore total. This happens when outlets publish at different update times and trackers revise estimates.
Telugu vs Hindi vs Tamil: Language Split, Shows, and Occupancy Trends
The early story stays consistent across credible reporting: Telugu drives the film, while Hindi remains comparatively softer for a “pan-India” Prabhas release. Day 1 reporting cited Telugu as the main contributor (around ₹47+ crore out of the ~₹53.75 crore), while Hindi stayed around ₹6 crore with smaller numbers from other languages.
Occupancy snapshots reflect the same split. On Day 1, one report cited overall Telugu occupancy near 57%, while Hindi stood much lower (mid-teens) and Tamil hovered in the low 20s.
Day 2 also kept that pattern: one live update put Telugu overall occupancy around 44% on Saturday with improving evening/night footfalls, while Hindi stayed lower.
Why the “First Monday” Drop Matters (and What It Doesn’t Prove Yet)
The first Monday (Jan 12) is a harsh but useful signal because it removes weekend advantage. Several reports pegged Monday around ₹5.4 crore India net, the film’s lowest day so far, and described it as a steep drop from Sunday.
I read the Monday fall this way: the film likely pulled a large “event audience” early (fans + pre-booked shows), but it hasn’t converted enough new viewers into weekday footfalls yet. This does not “finalise” the verdict in four days, but it raises the pressure on the Sankranthi holiday period to stabilise collections.
Ticket Pricing & Regulation: Andhra Pradesh Hike, Telangana High Court Order
Ticket pricing can inflate gross collections early, but it can also make drops look sharper once prices normalise and walk-ins slow.
In Andhra Pradesh, reporting said the government allowed ticket prices to go as high as ₹1000 for premiere pricing around release.
In Telangana, a Times of India city report said the Telangana High Court suspended a government memo linked to ticket price hikes for the film (dated Jan 10, 2026), and the court criticised repeated deviations from earlier orders and processes.
When a big film faces different pricing rules across states, comparisons get messy. A ₹50–₹100 ticket change across thousands of seats can materially affect early “gross” headlines, even if actual footfalls remain unchanged.
Post-Release Changes: Added Scenes, Runtime Tweaks, and Audience Impact
One of the most unusual developments in the first weekend came from the makers themselves: after viewers pointed out that trailer-promised portions were missing, director Maruthi said the team added the “old get-up” scenes and a rooftop action episode to theatre prints from Saturday evening onward.
From a box office lens, these post-release updates can matter in two ways. First, they can reduce negative chatter among core fans. Second, they can create a “should I watch the updated version?” moment that improves mid-week footfalls. However, the early Monday numbers suggest the film still needs stronger broader word-of-mouth beyond the fan base.
OTT Release & Platform Strategy: What’s Confirmed vs Reported
Confirmed: None of the cited mainstream reports show an official OTT premiere date announcement from the makers/platform yet.
Reported: The Economic Times, citing an OTTplay report, said “The Raja Saab” is expected to stream on JioHotstar after theatrical run, framing it as an OTT-rights outcome following negotiations.
Why this matters for box office: When viewers expect a near-term OTT arrival, some postpone theatrical viewing—especially if reviews look mixed. On the other hand, a longer OTT window can push fence-sitters toward theatres during holidays. With no official date in hand yet, the market currently runs on expectation more than confirmation.
SERP Snapshot: What Top Results Cover (and the Gaps This Article Fills)
Across the most visible Google results over the last few days, most “The Raja Saab box office” stories follow a similar structure: a Day-wise paragraph set, a total, then a quick note on language split and occupancy, and sometimes a comparison to another running film (like “Dhurandhar”).
Here are the gaps I consistently saw and fixed here:
- Net vs gross confusion: Many stories mix India net, India gross, and worldwide gross in quick succession. This article separates them and explains why totals shift.
- Pricing impact under-explained: Many “collection” stories skip how ticket policy changes shape early headlines. This article includes Andhra Pradesh pricing permission and Telangana legal updates as part of the business context.
- Post-release edits as a box office lever: Several outlets mentioned the added scenes, but few explained why it matters for weekday holds. This article connects that update to audience conversion and repeat viewing.
FAQs (People Also Ask + Trending Searches)
What is The Raja Saab’s box office collection after 4 days?
Reports citing Sacnilk-based tracking put the film at about ₹113.4 crore India net through Day 4 (including paid previews), with Day 4 around ₹5.4 crore in several updates.
What is The Raja Saab Day 4 box office collection?
Multiple outlets reported about ₹5.4 crore India net for Monday (Jan 12, 2026), while noting it as the lowest single-day tally so far in the run.
How did The Raja Saab perform in Hindi compared to Telugu?
Day 1 reporting put Telugu as the main driver (around ₹47 crore out of ~₹53.75 crore), while Hindi stayed around ₹6 crore, with smaller contributions from other languages. Occupancy reports also showed Telugu much stronger than Hindi.
Did the makers really add new scenes after release?
Yes. Director Maruthi and the team confirmed they added the missing “old get-up” scenes (and a rooftop action episode) to theatrical prints after the initial feedback.
Where will The Raja Saab stream on OTT?
There is no official OTT announcement in the cited reports, but the Economic Times cited an OTTplay report pointing to JioHotstar as the streaming platform.
Why do different sites show different totals for the same day?
Most “day-wise” stories use live trade estimates that can change during the day as theatres report late-night numbers and trackers revise calculations. Outlets also publish at different times and may update totals at different intervals.
Conclusion & Future Expectations
As of Tuesday, January 13, 2026, “The Raja Saab” shows a classic high-hype shape: a strong launch, a fast weekend decline, and a steep first Monday. Reported totals put it near ₹113.4 crore India net through Day 4, with Telugu still carrying the business.
The next decisive checkpoint comes from two forces: Sankranthi holiday footfalls (which can soften weekday drops) and whether the updated theatrical version improves audience satisfaction enough to lift occupancy. If the film can’t stabilise soon, the early “front-loaded” signal will likely define its run more than its opening-day headline.
