Prabhas who is also referred to as Rebel Star in the Telugu film industry, surprised his fans with the first stills of his forthcoming film “The Raja Saab” which delves into the horror-comedy genre. The Raja Saab will be the first horror-comedy film of actor Prabhas’s career. His fans are seemingly stunned after watching the character of Prabhas in this upcoming horror-comedy film.
Key Takeaways
- Maruthi who has lots of experience in directing horror-comedy films, is helming Prabhas next film “The Raja Saab”.
- The actors who will share screen space with Prabhas in The Raja Saab are Nidhhi Agerwal, Malavika Mohanan, and Riddhi Kumar.
- The makers of The Raja Saab have teased the fans with a motion poster that came with the release date of the film, April 10 next year.
- The Raja Saab will be a PAN-India release as it will be released in Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, and Hindi.
Ever since the motion poster of The Raja Saab was released, the fans of Prabhas have been enthralled. They are seemingly not able to control their enthusiasm to watch their favorite action star portraying a role in a horror-comedy film. It won’t be wrong to say that Prabhas has built an image of a hard-hitting dashing action hero by working in films like Salaar, Bahubali, Kalki 2898 AD, Saaho, and more but this time he is acting in a horror comedy film. With his venture into the horror-comedy genre, Prabhas has raised the standard of this genre. The fans are excited to see Prabhas’s testament to his ability to play diverse roles and explore different facets of acting.
Prabhas who already has established himself as a Pan-India action star with his superhit films like Kalki 2898 AD, Salaar, and Bahubali, is showing his skills to entertain the audience with his range of acting. The Raja Saab is not an anticipating film but also a test of Prabhas’s comic skills. When it comes to acting, Prabhas does not have to introduce himself. He is one of the most favorite action stars in the country but the same can not be said about Prabhas when it comes to comedy and humor. This is why the fans are excited and worried as well at the same time to watch The Raja Saab.
However, it can not be completely ignored that horror-comedy films have carved a niche for themselves in recent times. Stree 2 emerged as the highest-grossing Hindi horror-comedy film. Munjya is also a good example of the horror-comedy genre. Gujarati film Jamkhudi also surprised everyone as it collected Rs 16.5 crore at the box office. Offering lots of humor and laughter, the Telugu film Prema Katha Chitram also delighted the audience. To note, Prema Katha Chitram is also directed by Maruthi who is directing Prabhas’s forthcoming film The Raja Saab.
Prabhas who is famous for his roles in epic dramas and action films, is embracing a lighter character this time. The decision to portray a whimsical role showcases his versatility as an actor. The Raja Saab will surely mark a great addition to his illustrious acting portfolio. Many also called it a strategic choice that aligns with the current trends of Indian cinema captivating the audiences.
In Case You Didn’t Know
- The Raja Saab is being filmed under the direction of Maruthi. TG Viswa Prasad is producing this project under the banner of People Media Factory.
- Thaman S’s music is expected to enhance the cinematic experience of watching the horror-comedy The Raja Saab.
- The film’s two minutes long motion poster featuring Prabhas garnered over 8.3 million views on YouTube within a day.