The Raja Saab Updates: USA bookings open for Prabhas starrer; Tentative runtime and premiere targets revealed

Rebel Star Prabhas is gearing up to conquer the overseas box office once again. As bookings open in the USA, details regarding the film's runtime and premiere expectations have surfaced. After the massive global success of Salaar and Kalki 2898 AD, Pan-India superstar Prabhas is returning to the big screen with a completely different genre. The Raja Saab, directed by Maruthi, is set to be a horror-comedy entertainer. With the release date locked for January 9, 2026, the overseas distribution machinery has kicked into high gear.

According to the latest trade updates, theatrical bookings for The Raja Saab have officially commenced in key locations across the United States. The much-awaited premieres are scheduled for January 8, offering overseas audiences a chance to witness the spectacle a day before the worldwide release. Interestingly, booking sites have listed a tentative runtime of 3 hours 15 minutes. While this duration is subject to change following the final censorship certification, the lengthy runtime suggests that Director Maruthi has packed a substantial amount of content into this horror-comedy entertainer.

#TheRajaSaab USA bookings have opened with a tentative runtime of 3 hours 15 minutes. USA premieres on 8th January, with the worldwide release on 9th January.#Prabhas last two films, #Salaar and #Kalki2898AD, opened with very big and record numbers. For #TheRajaSaab,… pic.twitter.com/wZY0S9vmGK

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Prabhas is currently the undisputed king of the North American box office. His last two outings, Salaar and Kalki 2898 AD, shattered records with massive premiere numbers. However, trade analysts note that The Raja Saab belongs to the horror-comedy genre, which operates differently from high-octane action or sci-fi epics. Considering the genre and the combination (Prabhas x Maruthi), trade experts estimate that a premiere gross of $2.5 Million+ would be considered a very strong start. If the film achieves this, it will further cement Prabhas' ability to pull crowds regardless of the genre.

Produced by People Media Factory, The Raja Saab promises to showcase Prabhas in a vintage, energetic avatar that fans have missed for years. With music by Thaman S, the film is expected to be a visual and auditory treat for festivals.