Telugu superstar Prabhas’ fans pulled off an unusual stunt as The Raja Saab hit theatres on 9 January, i.e. bringing stuffed crocodiles to screenings in celebration of the film’s release. Footage circulating online shows fans hoisting what appeared to be crocodiles above their heads and rushing into cinema halls, surprising other moviegoers. Thankfully, the “crocodiles” were not real animals but fake props/dummies inspired by a moment in the film’s trailer where Prabhas’ character is seen throwing a crocodile during a fight scene.
Prabhas fans carry ‘crocodiles’ in theaters
Viral clips from social media captured the excitement as fans, decked out in themed gear, chanted and cheered while carrying the fake crocodiles into shows, a testament to the fervour surrounding Prabhas’ latest release.
According to box office tracker Sacnilk, The Raja Saab is off to a strong commercial start, earning around ₹8.26 crore in India on its first day across all languages as of the time of publishing this report. The pan-Indian film has been released in Telugu, Tamil, Hindi, Kannada and Malayalam.
The ensemble cast includes Sanjay Dutt, Boman Irani, Nidhhi Agerwal, Malavika Mohanan, Riddhi Kumar and Zarina Wahab, adding star value alongside Prabhas’ presence.
About The Raja Saab
The Raja Saab is a fantasy-horror-comedy that centres on Raja, played by Prabhas, a man living with his grandmother who suffers from memory issues and is constantly urged to find his missing grandfather. Raja’s search leads him to an old, mysterious mansion tied to his family’s past, rumored to be haunted by a sinister presence. What transpires inside this eerie house including supernatural events, emotional family moments, and comic twists forms the core of the story as Raja confronts the mansion’s secrets while trying to restore his family’s legacy.