Hit or Letdown? Prabhas’ ‘The Raja Saab’ Review – South’s ‘Darling’ Prabhas is back to create a stir on the big screen once again. The year 2026 has started with a bang, as his much-awaited film ‘The Raja Saab’ was released in theaters today, January 9th. This time, Prabhas isn’t alone; he’s sharing the screen with Bollywood’s ‘villain’ Sanjay Dutt. There was tremendous excitement among fans for this unique blend of horror and comedy. Did the film live up to the hype created by the teaser and trailer? Let’s see what the public is saying on social media (X/Twitter).

Has Prabhas made a ‘ DHAMAKEDAR’ (spectacular) comeback?

The film is receiving mixed reactions from the audience. While Prabhas’s fans are raving about his acting and comedic timing, some are finding the story a bit weak.

Fan reactions on Twitter:

One user praised Prabhas, writing, “The hospital scene is spine-chilling! Prabhas’s acting won my heart.” Sanjay Dutt’s character in the film has become a topic of discussion. According to one viewer, “Sanjay Dutt’s tantric backstory is the soul of the film. He left no stone unturned in stealing the limelight.” The film’s visual effects are also being highly praised. The scenes shown in the first half, in particular, keep the audience glued to their seats.

Where did it fall short?

Like every film, ‘The Raja Saab’ has also faced some criticism:

Weak screenplay: Some users believe that the film’s story and screenplay are somewhat disjointed. One review stated, “Prabhas’s performance is one of his best since ‘Baahubali’, but the weak writing slows down the film’s pace.”

Mixed response: Some people didn’t find the second half of the film as impactful as they had hoped. If you are a die-hard Prabhas fan and enjoy a blend of horror and comedy, then ‘The Raja Saab’ might be a worthwhile one-time watch for you. The chemistry between Sanjay Dutt and Prabhas is the film’s biggest plus point.