The Raja Saab Teaser Out: Prabhas Roots For 'SRK-Wala Pyaar' In New Horror-Comedy
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The Raja Saab Teaser, Release Date: Prabhas' horror-comedy with Malavika Mohanan, Nidhhi Agerwal, and Sanjay Dutt is a blend of action, romance, horror and humour.
The Raja Saab Teaser, Release Date: The most anticipated teaser of Prabhas' film is finally here! The actor, who has taken a break from the action and fantasy dramas, will headline the new horror-comedy. The film also stars Malavika Mohanan and Nidhhi Agerwal as female leads. Sanjay Dutt also plays a pivotal role in the film.
The Raja Saab teaser begins by introducing fans to a haunted mansion, soaked with dark secrets from the past. As sinister energy and spirits lurk in the night, Prabhas takes it as a mission to wipe out the evil. The teaser consists of all the crucial elements of a Prabhas film – there's a massy entry, dance, dialogues, and the actor perfectly balancing action with comedy. One of the show-stealers from the Hindi version of the teaser has to be Prabhas asking Nidhhi whether she's ever fallen in 'Shah Rukh Khan wala pyaar". 'Here we go……. #TheRajaSaab Teaser out now! In theatres from Dec 5th, 2025," wrote the actor while presenting his latest work to all his Darlings. Watch it here:
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Ahead of the film's teaser release today, the film's makers issued a warning notice against the video's leak. Taking to their X handle, The Raja Saab makers wrote, 'Strict action will be taken and handles will be suspended immediately if any leaked content from #TheRajaSaab is found…. We request everyone to cooperate and stand with us in protecting the experience. Let's celebrate responsibly. Be aware."
Reportedly, Prabhas, in a surprising move, has reportedly cut down his usual fee from Rs 150 crore to Rs 100 crore for The Raja Saab. The decision is said to be a strategic one, following the slow reception of Adipurush, which faced heavy criticism and delivered an underwhelming box office performance despite. However, the actor bounced back strongly with Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire, which raked in over Rs 600 crore globally. More recently, Kalki 2898 AD further cemented his box office clout, amassing a whopping Rs 1,200 crore worldwide.
The Raja Saab is produced by People Media Factory and Viswa Prasad. The film is set to release on December 5, 2025, in five languages – Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam. Directed by Maruthi, the film's music is composed by Thaman S.
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