**The Raja Saab Box Office Day 2: Mixed Response Despite High Expectations**
Audience expectations reached sky-high levels with the release of Prabhas’ latest film, *Raja Saab*. Directed by Maruthi, this horror-comedy hit theaters on January 9 after months of anticipation. The film’s trailer, combined with Prabhas’ star power, generated tremendous excitement among fans.
However, upon release, *Raja Saab* received a mixed response from both audiences and critics. While the film had an impressive opening day, its box office performance saw a significant decline on the second day. The movie grossed approximately Rs 27.83 crore on day two, down from Rs 53.75 crore on day one—a 48% drop that brought the two-day total to Rs 90.73 crore.
**Occupancy Details for The Raja Saab**
In terms of occupancy, *Raja Saab* performed well in Telugu-speaking regions. The overall occupancy of the Telugu version on Saturday was recorded at 44%. Breaking it down by show timings, morning shows accounted for 28.95%, afternoon shows saw 46.99%, evening shows reached 48.82%, and night shows peaked at 51.25%.
Conversely, the Hindi version struggled at the box office, with occupancy hovering around just 12.95%, reflecting weaker viewer interest in that market.
**The Raja Saab vs Dhurandhar Box Office Performance**
Meanwhile, Ranveer Singh’s film *Dhurandhar* continues to enjoy strong box office success, even several months after its release. On its first Saturday, *Dhurandhar* saw a 14% increase in earnings, taking in about Rs 32 crore. In its fifth week, the film’s total collections reached Rs 51.25 crore.
Notably, on its 37th day (sixth Saturday), *Dhurandhar* earned Rs 5.75 crore, demonstrating its sustained popularity among audiences.
**Controversy Surrounding The Raja Saab**
*Raja Saab* has also been mired in controversy. Some viewers reported that certain scenes shown in the trailer were missing from the final film. This led to rumors that the makers held a press conference in Hyderabad, during which they announced plans to add new scenes to the movie.
Additionally, it was noted that the filmmakers have brought back the “old look” of Prabhas, which fans consider a positive move.
**Cast Highlights**
Apart from Prabhas, *Raja Saab* features notable actors such as Sanjay Dutt, Nidhhi Agerwal, Malavika Mohanan, and Riddhi Kumar in key roles, adding to the film’s appeal.
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*Stay tuned for further updates on* Raja Saab *and its ongoing box office journey.*
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