Prabhas-led horror-comedies always build high expectations for mass entertainment blended with chills, but The Raja Saab unfortunately falls short, feeling like a missed opportunity despite its ambitious scale. Directed by Maruthi, the story begins promisingly with Prabhas as Raja Saab helping his grandmother, played sensitively by Zarina Wahab, reconnect with her estranged husband Kanakaraju (Sanjay Dutt). The narrative explores family secrets laced with supernatural elements, offering glimpses of emotional depth in the second half.

Prabhas carries the film with his reliable comic timing in select scenes and a heartfelt moment toward the climax, while Sanjay Dutt brings decent gravitas in an extended role. The supporting comedy trio—Satya, Sreenu, and Saptagiri—delivers occasional laughs true to Maruthi's style. However, the script relies on cheesy dialogues and outdated tropes that undermine the horror-comedy balance, turning into an aimless supernatural fantasy by the end. Thaman's music feels half-hearted with forgettable tracks, VFX are inconsistent with heavy green screen reliance, and the cinematography appears dated.

The overly long runtime could easily lose 30 minutes without harm, as pacing drags significantly. In my view, while Prabhas fans may find enough to endure, the uninspiring execution makes it forgettable for general audiences—starting with horror-comedy promise but ending as pointless fantasy. A more focused script and polished technicals could have elevated this grandeur