Following its release on January 9, 2026, Prabhas’ horror-comedy The Raja Saab sparked intense debate over its box office reporting. While official posters claimed a massive ₹100 crore worldwide opening, independent trade analysts like Box Office India suggested the actual figures were closer to ₹85 crore.+1
Critics and netizens have flagged discrepancies in regional shares, particularly in the Nizam region, where reported figures allegedly exceeded logical “share” calculations from the gross revenue. Allegations also surfaced regarding “paid” positive reviews to counter a “snooze fest” reception. While fans celebrate the film as a commercial storm, skeptics label the inflated numbers as “fan-service” marketing, a recurring trend in modern big-budget Tollywood cinema.