Rumours about a possible delay in the release of Prabhas' upcoming fantasy thriller The Raja Saab have been firmly dismissed by the makers. Producer TG Vishwa Prasad issued an official statement on Tuesday afternoon urging fans and media to disregard all speculation. He confirmed that the film will release worldwide as planned on January 9, 2026, during the Sankranthi festival period. Recent reports had suggested that post-production work, especially visual effects, was taking longer than expected, prompting fears of a postponement. However, Vishwa Prasad clarified that post-production is progressing smoothly and on schedule. Directed by Maruthi, The Raja Saab marks Prabhas' return to the masala entertainer genre after more than a decade. The film features an ensemble cast including Malavika Mohanan, Nidhhi Agerwal, Riddhi Kumar, Sanjay Dutt, and Boman Irani. The team assured fans that promotional materials will be released soon.
Makers Confirm Sankranthi 2026 Release Date
Producer TG Vishwa Prasad addressed growing speculation about The Raja Saab being postponed from its Sankranthi release slot. In a detailed statement, he described all rumours as baseless and reaffirmed the official release date of January 9, 2026. He explained that post-production work is advancing rapidly while maintaining high technical standards. Every department is working in coordination to ensure the film reaches audiences in its best possible form. Vishwa Prasad emphasized that this larger-than-life cinematic celebration is being crafted with passion to deliver an exceptional theatrical experience globally. He urged Prabhas' fans to ignore all rumours and enjoy the excitement surrounding the Sankranthi release. The team promised to begin rolling out promotional materials soon.
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