Ahead of The Raja Saab's OTT release, rumors busted about director Maruthi's next with Prabhas
Ahead of The Raja Saab's OTT release, there is a lot of hype about the director Maruthi signing a biggie with a noted banner. Read on to learn more
Maruthi directed The Raja Saab
Last Updated: 04.27 PM, Feb 03, 2026
The Raja Saab has ended as one of the biggest flops in the history of Telugu cinema. Directed by Maruthi, the film featured Prabhas, Sanjay Dutt, Boman Irani, Malavika Mohanan, Riddhi Kumar, and Nidhhi Agerwal in key roles. The horror-comedy was made on a whopping budget of around ₹450 crore, but it failed to recover even half of its investment at the box office.
Where to stream The Raja Saab on OTT?
Now, The Raja Saab is all set for its OTT release on February 6, 2026. The film will be available for streaming on JioHotstar and OTTplay Premium. Ahead of the OTT release, reports started doing the rounds that Maruthi had been signed for another big project and that Prabhas had recommended him.
According to the buzz, Prabhas had apparently introduced Maruthi to the prestigious Homebale Productions and signed him for their next film. This news grabbed a lot of attention, with many praising Prabhas for standing by Maruthi despite delivering such a massive flop.
Rumors about Maruthi's next are untrue
Several reports claimed that Prabhas ensured that Maruthi got another opportunity with a big banner that previously produced blockbusters like Salaar and KGF. However, a source close to the actor has clarified that there is no truth in these reports and that the news is completely false.
The source further revealed that Maruthi is currently busy scripting his next film, which will feature a mid-range hero and not Prabhas or any other top star. Only when Maruthi is done with the script, he will narrate it to one of the young heroes, adds the source.
Maruthi faces trolls for The Raja Saab
The Raja Saab was promoted aggressively, and the trailer received a positive response, which created huge hype around the film. Director Maruthi also actively participated in promotions and hyped the film at multiple events. Unfortunately, the film failed to live up to expectations and opened to disastrous talk from day one at the box office.
How much were The Raja Saab's OTT rights sold for?
All the parties involved suffered heavy losses. JioHotstar reportedly acquired the digital rights for ₹160 crore, and the Hindi version will not be streamed along with the Telugu version on February 6, 2026, adding to all the issues.
Prabhas had chosen to take a break from action films and collaborated with comedy specialist Maruthi to deliver a fun entertainer, but the plan did not work out as expected.
As of now, Prabhas is busy with his upcoming projects, Spirit with Sandeep Reddy Vanga, Kalki 2 with Nag Ashwin, and Fauzi with Hanu Raghavapudi. On the other hand, it remains to be seen how Maruthi shapes his future ventures. Stay tuned for more updates on his career.
The Raja Saab FAQs
Q. Is Raja Saab a hit or a flop?
A. The Telugu horror comedy, The Raja Saab, has ended as a big flop with losses up to Rs 100 crore
Q. Who are the heroines in The Raja Saab?
A. Actresses Malavika Mohanan, Nidhhi Agerwal, and Riddhi Kumar play female leads in The Raja Saab.
Q. Where to stream The Raja Saab on OTT?
A. You can stream the Telugu film The Raja Saab, starring Prabhas, on JioHotstar and OTTplay Premium from February 6, 2026