The Raja Saab features Prabhas in a horror-comedy fantasy blending haunted mansions, hypnosis battles, and family legacy drama. Directed by Maruthi, the 3-hour-10-minute film mixes laughs, VFX, and supernatural twists but stumbles with a messy plot and weak execution. Critics rate it around 2-2.5/5, appealing mostly to Prabhas fans.
Plot Summary
Raju (Prabhas) searches for his missing grandfather’s fortune in a cursed royal mansion, facing off against villain Kanakaraju (Sanjay Dutt) through mind games and self-hypnosis guided by Dr. Padmabhushan (Boman Irani). Romantic subplots with Malavika Mohanan and Nidhhi Agerwal add fluff amid exorcisms and tantric elements. The story unravels secrets between life, death, and psychic realms but loses focus early.
Strengths
Prabhas delivers a grounded, affable performance with spunky comedy and emotional depth, carrying the first half alongside Zarina Wahab’s poignant grandmother role. Thaman S’s music elevates key scenes, and select VFX moments shine in the climax. Asrani and supporting cast provide fun multilingual humor.
Weaknesses
Overlong runtime drags with clichéd tropes, poor female character arcs (reduced to arm candy), and sloppy genre-mixing—horror, rom-com, sci-fi all clash without cohesion. Weak screenplay, outdated effects, and unresolved ideas frustrate despite a promising premise.
Verdict
Watch for Prabhas’s mass appeal and light laughs if you’re a fan; otherwise, skip this tangled mess. Get more The Raja Saab reviews at prmovies.review.